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Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube

by Richards Medical Co., Inc. 510(k)

Active United States

510(k) K895242

Regulatory status

as of 28 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK895242 Date17 Nov 1989ClearedStatusActive

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

No FDA recalls on record, checked 6 Oct 2026.

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
ETD
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 874.3880
Advisory Committee
Ear, Nose, Throat
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Overview

AI-generated summary, 24 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

The Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube is a tympanostomy tube designed for use in the ear. It is intended to provide ventilation to the middle ear by creating a passage through the tympanic membrane.

This device is supplied as a single-use or reusable product, depending on the specific model, and is available in various sizes. It is regulated under FDA 510(k) clearance K895242 as a class II medical device for the Ear, Nose, and Throat specialty, with product code ETD.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 24 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

  • What is the purpose of the Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube?

    The Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube is a tympanostomy tube designed to provide ventilation to the middle ear by creating a passage through the tympanic membrane. It helps maintain proper ear pressure and drainage.

  • Is the Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube single-use or reusable?

    The Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube is supplied as either a single-use or reusable product depending on the specific model selected. Users should follow the manufacturer's instructions for the particular model they are using.

  • What sizes and models are available for the Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube?

    The Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube is available in various sizes to accommodate different patient needs. The specific sizes and models should be selected based on clinical requirements and patient anatomy.

  • What is the regulatory status of the Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube?

    The Pappas Tri-Flange Ventilation Tube is regulated under FDA 510(k) clearance K895242 as a class II medical device for the Ear, Nose, and Throat specialty, with product code ETD.