Needle, Phacoemulsification, Reprocessed
NKX is the FDA product code for Needle, Phacoemulsification, Reprocessed, a class II device type, regulated under 21 CFR 886.4670. FDA's definition for this code reads: "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...". As of , FDA records hold 5 510(k) clearances under this code, the most recent dated , and 11 recalls.
Classification record
- Product code
- NKX
- Device name
- Needle, Phacoemulsification, Reprocessed
- FDA 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).
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 886.4670
- Device class
- Class II
- Review panel
- Ophthalmic
- Submission type
- 510(k)
- Implant
- No
- Life sustaining or supporting
- No
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- Yes
- Ingested clearances
- 5
- Ingested recalls
- 11
Clearances, product code NKX
By decision yearShow the numbers
| Year | Clearances |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Applicants with the most clearances
Product code NKX| Applicant | Clearances |
|---|---|
| Alliance Medical Corp. | 2 |
| Sterilmed Inc | 1 |
| Surgical Instruments Service and Savings, Inc. | 1 |
| Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 1 |
Companies listing this code with FDA
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