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510(k) K042897

AUTOBAHN TISSUE CLOSURE DEVICE AND DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. — Product Code GAL

Clearance Details

Decision
SESE (Substantially Equivalent)
Decision Date
November 19, 2004
Date Received
October 20, 2004
Clearance Type
Traditional
Expedited Review
No
Third Party Review
No

Device Classification

Device Name
Suture, Absorbable, Natural
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
878.4830
Review Panel
SU
Submission Type

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