FDA product code EPY: Speculum, Ent

EPY is the FDA product code for speculum, ent. It is a Class I device, regulated under 21 CFR 878.1800 and reviewed by the General and Plastic Surgery panel. FDA has cleared 12 510(k) submissions under EPY, from 9 different applicants. The average 510(k) review took 63 days (median 26). FDA has posted 2 recalls for EPY devices, 2 initiated in the last five years.

Classification

FieldValue
Device nameSpeculum, Ent
Device classClass I
Regulation21 CFR 878.1800
Review panelSU — General and Plastic Surgery
Medical specialtyGeneral, Plastic Surgery
Premarket route510(k) exempt

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Top EPY applicants

ApplicantClearancesLatest
Edward Weck, Inc.31978-01-17
Treace Medical, Inc.21982-09-09
Pedia Pals, Inc.11995-02-07
Rudolf Riester GmbH & Co. KG11993-10-08
Downs Surgical , Ltd.11985-12-18

4 more applicants have EPY clearances. See the full list in Caduvo.

Most recent EPY clearances

510(k)ApplicantDeviceDecision dateReview days
K950086Pedia Pals, Inc.PEDIA PALS, INCORPORATED1995-02-0728
K925754Rudolf Riester GmbH & Co. KGECONOM1993-10-08329
K853588Downs Surgical , Ltd.FIBRELIGHT NASAL SPECULA1985-12-18113
K834189Imm Enterprises , Ltd.JAKOBI SURG. INSTRUMENTS #7 44/471984-03-06106
K822370Treace Medical, Inc.UNIVERSAL SPECULUM HOLDER1982-09-0934

Recalls for EPY devices

2 product recalls in 2 recall events; 2 initiated in the last five years and 2 still open. Most recent: 2024-12-03.

YearRecalls
20242

Frequently asked questions

What is FDA product code EPY?

EPY is the FDA product code for speculum, ent. It is a Class I device, regulated under 21 CFR 878.1800 and reviewed by the General and Plastic Surgery panel.

What device class is EPY?

Class I, regulation 21 CFR 878.1800. Typical premarket route: 510(k) exempt.

How long does a 510(k) take for product code EPY?

Across 12 cleared submissions the average was 63 days from receipt to decision (median 26).

Which companies have the most EPY clearances?

Edward Weck, Inc. (3); Treace Medical, Inc. (2); Pedia Pals, Inc. (1); Rudolf Riester GmbH & Co. KG (1); Downs Surgical , Ltd. (1).

Have EPY devices been recalled?

Yes: 2 product recalls across 2 recall events; the most recent began 2024-12-03.

Next steps

Source: openFDA device classification, 510(k), PMA, De Novo and recall data (public domain). Review days run from FDA receipt to decision. Not regulatory advice.

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