Acufex Arthroscopic Suture Cutter
510(k) K940506
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
None foundDocuments
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Unverified
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK940506 | Date26 Apr 1994 | StatusActive |
Recalls
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- HRX
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 888.1100
- Advisory Committee
- Orthopedic
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 19 Sep 2026
The Acufex Arthroscopic Suture Cutter is a specialized arthroscopic device classified as a suture cutting instrument (HRX product code). It is designed for precise, controlled cutting of sutures during arthroscopic procedures, enabling surgeons to perform delicate tissue repairs within confined joint spaces with minimal invasiveness.
This device is supplied sterile for single-use and is intended for use in orthopedic arthroscopic surgeries. It is cleared by the FDA under 510(k) (K940506) as substantially equivalent to a predicate device, with no third-party review. The instrument is manufactured by Acufex Microsurgical, Inc., and its design prioritizes precision in constrained surgical environments.