Tear Duct Occluder
PLX is the FDA product code for Tear Duct Occluder, a class I device type, regulated under 21 CFR 886.5838. FDA's definition for this code reads: "A nasolacrimal compression device is a device used to compress the nasolacrimal ducts to reduce drainage by means of temporary occlusion of the nasolacrimal system. The device may include a nose piece attached to a frame to apply pressure to the duct". As of , FDA records hold one 510(k) clearance under this code, the most recent dated , and no recalls.
Classification record
- Product code
- PLX
- Device name
- Tear Duct Occluder
- FDA definition
- A nasolacrimal compression device is a device used to compress the nasolacrimal ducts to reduce drainage by means of temporary occlusion of the nasolacrimal system. The device may include a nose piece attached to a frame to apply pressure to the duct.
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 886.5838
- Device class
- Class I
- Review panel
- Ophthalmic
- Submission type
- 510(k) exempt
- Implant
- No
- Life sustaining or supporting
- No
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- No
- Ingested clearances
- 1
- Ingested recalls
- 0
Clearances, product code PLX
By decision yearShow the numbers
| Year | Clearances |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
Applicants with the most clearances
Product code PLX| Applicant | Clearances |
|---|---|
| Innovatex, Inc. | 1 |
Companies listing this code with FDA
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