Explant Express
K252438 is the FDA 510(k) clearance record for Explant Express, a class II device, cleared for Applied Medical Technology, Inc. on under FDA product code QVS (Breast Implant Suction Retrieval Device). FDA's definition for product code QVS reads: "A breast implant suction retrieval system is a prescription surgical device that uses vacuum suction to assist in the removal and containment of a ruptured silicone breast implant". FDA records list 25 510(k) clearances for Applied Medical Technology, Inc., from to . As of , FDA records show no recalls naming K252438.
Clearance record
- Decision date
- Received
- (186 days to decision)
- Product code
- QVS Breast Implant Suction Retrieval Device
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 878.4675
- Device class
- Class II
- Review panel
- General, Plastic Surgery
- Applicant
- Applied Medical Technology, Inc. 8006 Katherine Blvd., Brecksville OH
- 510(k) summary
- Summary PDF
- Third party review
- No
Clearances, product code QVS
Trailing 12 monthsShow the numbers
| Month | Clearances |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
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