Hook, Tracheal
A tracheal hook is a sharp, angled surgical instrument used during tracheotomy to retract and stabilize the tracheal rings, allowing controlled incision of the trachea and safe insertion of a tracheostomy tube. It is classified as an FDA Class 1 device, the lowest risk tier, subject only to general controls and not requiring premarket notification. Product code KCH is regulated under 21 CFR 874.4420 in the Ear, Nose, Throat medical specialty. No special flags apply to this device.
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Basic Information
- Product Code
- KCH
- Device Class
- FDA class 1
- Regulation Number
- 874.4420
- Medical Specialty
- Ear, Nose, Throat
- Review Panel
- EN
- Submission Type
- 4
Device Characteristics
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
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