implant
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
21 U.S.C. § 1602 — as used in this chapter
The term “implant” means—
(A) a medical device that is intended by the manufacturer of the device—
(i) to be placed into a surgically or naturally formed or existing cavity of the body for a period of at least 30 days; or
(ii) to remain in contact with bodily fluids or internal human tissue through a surgically produced opening for a period of less than 30 days; and
(B) suture materials used in implant procedures.