NKX — Needle, Phacoemulsification, Reprocessed Class II

FDA Device Classification

Classification Details

Product Code
NKX
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
886.4670
Submission Type
Review Panel
OP
Medical Specialty
Ophthalmic
Implant
No

Definition

Needle for phacoemulsification device to remove cataractous lens. Same as needle for main phacoemulsification device and un-reprocessed needle with product code HQC, except this is a "reprocessed" needle. The Phacoemulsification device is NOT reprocessed, just the needle. Reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission. (70 FR 56911, available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-09-29/pdf/05-19510.pdf).

Recent 510(k) Clearances

K-NumberApplicantDevice NameDate
K060648alliance medicalREPROCESSED PHACOEMULSIFICATION TIPSMarch 19, 2007
K050518alliance medicalREPROCESSED PHACOEMUISIFICATION TIPSSeptember 23, 2005
K030179surgical instruments service and savingsMEDISISS PHACOEMULSIFICATION TIPS/NEEDLESJanuary 24, 2003
K012698vanguard medical conceptsVANGUARD REPROCESSED PHACOEMULSIFICATIONNovember 9, 2001
K012579sterilmedREPROCESSED PHACO TIPSNovember 8, 2001