FDA product code NSQ: Restoration, Base Metal
NSQ is the FDA product code for restoration, base metal. It is a Not classified device, reviewed by the Dental panel. Devices under NSQ reach the market by 510(k) exempt; FDA lists no cleared 510(k)s for it. FDA has posted 1 recall for NSQ devices.
Definition
Foreign dental lab manufactured base metal restorations are crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays that are manufactured as finished products from base metals.
Classification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Device name | Restoration, Base Metal |
| Device class | Not classified |
| Review panel | DE — Dental |
| Medical specialty | Unknown |
| Premarket route | 510(k) exempt |
Recalls for NSQ devices
1 product recalls in 1 recall events; 0 initiated in the last five years and 0 still open. Most recent: 2010-02-23.
Frequently asked questions
What is FDA product code NSQ?
NSQ is the FDA product code for restoration, base metal. It is a Not classified device, reviewed by the Dental panel.
What device class is NSQ?
Not classified. Typical premarket route: 510(k) exempt.
Have NSQ devices been recalled?
Yes: 1 product recalls across 1 recall events; the most recent began 2010-02-23.
Next steps
- Run an FDA pathway report with predicate devices for product code NSQ
- Run a recall and safety report across every NSQ manufacturer
- Watch product code NSQ 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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