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Ahmed® Glaucoma Valve Model FP8

New World Medical, Inc.

Summary

New World Medical, Inc. received 510(k) clearance for Ahmed® Glaucoma Valve Model FP8, a KYF device. Cleared on 2023-05-12.

Details

Source

510(k) Clearance

External ID

K231051

Action Date

2023-05-12

Status

Special

Category

device

Product Code

KYF

Product Description

Ahmed® Glaucoma Valve Model FP8. Product code: KYF.

Context & Analysis

A 510(k) clearance means the FDA determined this device is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. This is one of 403 device clearances issued this month. New World Medical, Inc. has received 5 total clearances in our database.

New World Medical, Inc. has 5 FDA actions in our database, including 5 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 510(k) clearance mean?

A 510(k) is an FDA premarket submission demonstrating that a device is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. It does NOT mean FDA approval — it means the device is cleared for marketing because it's similar enough to an existing cleared device. Most medical devices reach market via 510(k) rather than full PMA approval.

How often does New World Medical, Inc. have FDA actions?

New World Medical, Inc. has 5 FDA actions in our database, including 0 recalls and 5 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "K231051" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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