# K022835: Stephens Disposable Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Stephens Instruments
- Decided: Nov 1, 2002 after 66 days
- Product code: HNR (Forceps, Ophthalmic)
- Device class: 1
- Regulation: 21 CFR 886.4350
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Katena Ophthalmic Forceps: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Storz Ophthalmic Forceps: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Rhein Ophthalmic Forceps: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Stephens Ophthalmic Forceps: named in the summary without a submission number

## Indications for use
Forceps for single use designed for the manipulation of tissue or muscles in various ophthalmic procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K022835
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology