Prosthesis, Ptfe/Carbon-Fiber
A PTFE/carbon-fiber prosthesis is a surgically implanted synthetic material device used in soft tissue or reconstructive surgery, made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and carbon fiber, offering structural support and biocompatibility for applications such as tendon replacement or augmentation. It is classified as an FDA Class 2 device, representing moderate risk, and requires 510(k) premarket clearance to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a predicate device. Product code KDA is regulated under 21 CFR 878.3500 in the General, Plastic Surgery medical specialty. This device is flagged as an implant, indicating it is intended to be placed inside the body.
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Basic Information
- Product Code
- KDA
- Device Class
- FDA class 2
- Regulation Number
- 878.3500
- Medical Specialty
- General, Plastic Surgery
- Review Panel
- SU
- Submission Type
- 1
Device Characteristics
510(k) Clearance History
Related 510(k) Clearances
This FDA classification is associated with 1 510(k) clearance via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K861806 | MEDCARE SUTURE SCISSORS (SUTURE/GAUZE WEIGHT) | May 23, 1986 | Substantially Equivalent | Medcomp Technologies, Inc. |