21 CFR 878.3300

§ 878.3300 Surgical mesh.

United States · 21 CFR — Food and Drugs · Status: effective

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Citation: 21 CFR 878.3300, § 878.3300 Surgical mesh, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/90387
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(a) Identification. Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery. (b) Classification. Class II.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.