# Needle, Phacoemulsification, Reprocessed
> **Product code: NKX** · Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required) · Ophthalmic · 21 CFR 886.4670
## Classification
- **FDA Product Code:** NKX
- **Device class:** Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required)
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 886.4670
- **Review panel:** OP
- **Medical specialty:** Ophthalmic
- **Submission type:** 1
- **GMP exempt:** N
- **Life sustaining:** N
- **Implant:** N
- **Third-party review:** Y
## Definition

Needle for phacoemulsification device to remove cataractous lens.  Same as needle for main phacoemulsification device and un-reprocessed needle with product code HQC, except this is a "reprocessed" needle.  The Phacoemulsification device is NOT reprocessed, just the needle. Reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission. (70 FR 56911, available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-09-29/pdf/05-19510.pdf).

## Market data
- **Cleared 510(k) submissions:** 5
- **Registered establishments:** 2
## Source
- [FDA Device Classification](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpcd/classification.cfm?ID=NKX)
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