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91 catalogue numbers from 845A, listed by C P Medical Inc., under Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid. 4 manufacturers in China are registered for this product code.
Who Else Makes It
Concentrated in Shanghai (1), Shandong (1), Beijing (1).
| Manufacturer | City | Province | Registered as | Device types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmer (Shanghai) Medical International Trading Co., Ltd. | Shanghai | Shanghai | Exporter | 106 |
| Foosin Medical Supplies Inc.ltd | Weihai | Shandong | Manufacturer | 8 |
| ARC Medical Supplies (Beijing) Co., Ltd. | Beijing | Beijing | Manufacturer | 7 |
| Sichuan Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. | Chengdu | Sichuan | Contract manufacturer | 2 |
Record
| Listed by | C P Medical Inc. |
|---|---|
| FDA product code | GAM |
| Device type | Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid |
| Device class | Class 2 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4493 |
| Record published | 2015-09-24 |
| Record revised | 2018-12-10 (version 4) |
Specifications
| MRI safety | Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information |
|---|---|
| Supplied sterile | Yes |
| Single use | Yes |
| Latex | Contains natural rubber latex |
| Label carries | lot or batch number, expiry date |
| Packaging | Pack of 12 |
Catalogue Numbers
| Catalogue number | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 845A | In distribution | |
| 346A | In distribution | |
| 467A | In distribution | |
| 416A | In distribution | |
| 586A | In distribution | |
| 398A | In distribution | |
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| 181A | In distribution | |
| U386A | In distribution | |
| 1092A | In distribution | |
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| 282A | In distribution | |
| 180A | In distribution | |
| 345A | In distribution | |
| 396A | In distribution | |
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| U385A | In distribution | |
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| 936A | In distribution | |
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| 260A | In distribution | |
| 443A | In distribution | |
| 386A | In distribution |
Same Product Code
| Product | Sold by | Catalogue numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Novosyn | B Braun Surgical SA | 2,286 |
| DemeCRYL | Demetech Corp. | 2,092 |
| DemeSORB | Demetech Corp. | 1,625 |
| Safil | B Braun Surgical SA | 1,613 |
| Monosyn | B Braun Surgical SA | 1,096 |
| E-Pack | Ethicon, Inc. | 967 |
| Coated Vicryl | Ethicon, Inc. | 933 |
| DemeQUICK | Demetech Corp. | 732 |
| Polysorb | Covidien LP | 732 |
| DemeCAPRONE | Demetech Corp. | 707 |
| Wego-PGA Absorbable Surgical Suture With Needle | Foosin Medical Supplies Inc.ltd | 554 |
| Safil Quick+ | B Braun Surgical SA | 414 |
Showing 12 of 463. All products under Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Recalls
The FDA has not published a severity grade for these. Volume alone is not a quality signal: a manufacturer that ships more recalls more.
| Initiated | FDA class | Root cause | Reason | Quantity | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-02 | Not classified | Nonconforming Material/Component | The seal integrity of the outer product pouch may be compromised due to partial delamination of the two layers that make up part of the pouch. | 13632 sutures | 2011-12-13 |
| 2007-04-03 | Not classified | Other | Potential for sterility of product to be compromised. Suture package seals incomplete or missing. | 13,596 suture packets | 2008-08-01 |
PMA Approvals
A premarket approval is the full Class III route, granted on clinical evidence rather than on equivalence to an existing device. It is the highest regulatory bar a device of this type can clear.
| PMA number | Decision | Trade name | Approved to |
|---|---|---|---|
| P840051 | 1989-06-07 | MAXON(TM) POLYGLYCONATE MONOFILAMENT ABSORBABLE SU | Davis & Geck, Inc. |
| N18387 | 1987-06-18 | PDS(TM) SUTURE (CLEAR) | Ethicon, Inc. |
| N16881 | 1981-12-04 | DEXON | Davis & Geck, Inc. |
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