FDA product code FQA: Scale, Surgical Sponge
FQA is the FDA product code for scale, surgical sponge. It is a Class I device, regulated under 21 CFR 880.2740 and reviewed by the General Hospital panel. FDA has cleared 1 510(k) submission under FQA. The average 510(k) review took 34 days (median 34). FDA has posted 1 recall for FQA devices.
Classification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Device name | Scale, Surgical Sponge |
| Device class | Class I |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.2740 |
| Review panel | HO — General Hospital |
| Medical specialty | General Hospital |
| Premarket route | 510(k) exempt |
| GMP exempt | Yes |
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Top FQA applicants
| Applicant | Clearances | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Ritmed, Inc. | 1 | 1983-02-28 |
Most recent FQA clearances
| 510(k) | Applicant | Device | Decision date | Review days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K830273 | Ritmed, Inc. | COUNTWAY SYS. SOILED SPONGES-BLOOD LOS | 1983-02-28 | 34 |
Recalls for FQA devices
1 product recalls in 1 recall events; 0 initiated in the last five years and 0 still open. Most recent: 2018-12-04.
| Year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is FDA product code FQA?
FQA is the FDA product code for scale, surgical sponge. It is a Class I device, regulated under 21 CFR 880.2740 and reviewed by the General Hospital panel.
What device class is FQA?
Class I, regulation 21 CFR 880.2740. Typical premarket route: 510(k) exempt.
How long does a 510(k) take for product code FQA?
Across 1 cleared submissions the average was 34 days from receipt to decision (median 34).
Which companies have the most FQA clearances?
Ritmed, Inc. (1).
Have FQA devices been recalled?
Yes: 1 product recalls across 1 recall events; the most recent began 2018-12-04.
Next steps
- Run an FDA pathway report with predicate devices for product code FQA
- Run a recall and safety report across every FQA manufacturer
- Watch product code FQA for new clearances and recalls
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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