KGSClass I
Retention Device, Suture
21 CFR 878.4930 / General, Plastic Surgery
KGS is the FDA product code for Retention Device, Suture, a class I device type, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4930. As of , FDA records hold 20 510(k) clearances under this code, the most recent dated , and 2 recalls.
Classification record
- Product code
- KGS
- Device name
- Retention Device, Suture
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 878.4930
- Device class
- Class I
- Review panel
- General, Plastic Surgery
- Submission type
- 510(k) exempt
- Implant
- No
- Life sustaining or supporting
- No
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- No
- Ingested clearances
- 20
- Ingested recalls
- 2
Clearances, product code KGS
By decision yearShow the numbers
| Year | Clearances |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Applicants with the most clearances
Product code KGS| Applicant | Clearances |
|---|---|
| Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 4 |
| Concept, Inc. | 2 |
| Ethicon, Inc | 2 |
| Accu-Speed, Incorporated | 1 |
| Aesculap Inc | 1 |
| Zimmer GmbH | 1 |
| Dermacare | 1 |
| Edwards Orthopaedics Div., Baxter Healthcare Corp. | 1 |
| Mitek Surgical Products, Inc. | 1 |
| Richard'S Medical Equip., Inc. | 1 |
Companies listing this code with FDA
Companies whose registered establishments list this codeFIRST ARTICLE / WEEKLY
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