Product code PLX

Device name

Tear Duct Occluder

Medical specialty

Ophthalmic

Device class

1

Regulation number

886.5838

Review panel

OP

Implant

N

Life sustaining/supporting

N

GMP exempt

N

Third party review

N

Summary malfunction reporting

Eligible

Definition

A nasolacrimal compression device is a device used to compress the nasolacrimal ducts to reduce drainage by means of temporary occlusion of the nasolacrimal system. The device may include a nose piece attached to a frame to apply pressure to the duct.

Source

FDA openFDA device classification dataset