# K981966: Nosebleed Noseclip

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Michael M. Knott, M.D.
- Decided: Aug 14, 1998 after 71 days
- Product code: EMX (Balloon, Epistaxis)
- Device class: 1
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4100
- 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) “Snuffer” — Vacumed, Ventura CA: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Noseclip — Qosinna, Edgewood NY: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Noseclip — AMSCO, Pittsburgh PA: named in the summary without a submission number

## Indications for use
The treatment of simple anterior (front) nosebleeds by application of a noseclip to the external nose in adults and children. Not for use on infants.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K981966
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology