FDA PMA FDA Class 2 Approved 🇺🇸 United States

Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene

PMA: N16374 · Supplement: S036 · Decision Jun 24, 1999
Classifications
1
FEI Numbers
233
Registration Numbers
233

Basic Information

Device Name
Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene
Trade Name
PRONOVA ABSORABLE SUTURE, USP
PMA Number
N16374
Supplement Number
S036
Device Class
FDA Class 2
Product Code
GAT
Generic Name
Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polyethylene
Regulation Number
878.5000
Medical Specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Advisory Committee
General, Plastic Surgery
Decision
Approved
Decision Code
APPR
Decision Date
June 24, 1999
Date Received
December 21, 1998
Supplement Type
Normal 180 Day Track
Supplement Reason
Change Design/Components/Specifications/Material
Expedited Review
N

Advisory Committee Statement

Approval for the PRONOVA Non-absorbable Suture manufactured from poly (vinylidene fluoride) and poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene). The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name PRONOVA and is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.

Classifications

This FDA Pre-Market Approval entry is associated with 1 FDA classification via its product code.

Product Code Device Name
GAT Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene