Product code

NKX: Needle, phacoemulsification, reprocessed

FDA product code · Class II · Ophthalmic

Key facts

Product code NKX
Device Needle, phacoemulsification, reprocessed
Device class Class II
Regulation number 886.4670
Review panel Ophthalmic
Medical specialty Ophthalmic
Submission type 510(k)
GMP exempt No
Implanted device No
Life-sustaining or life-supporting 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…

At a glance

  • 1–9 510(k) clearances
  • None De Novo grants
  • None PMA approvals
  • None HDE approvals
  • 10–99 UDI devices (GUDID)
  • 10–99 MAUDE adverse event reports
  • 10–99 Recalled products (Z-numbers)

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