NLU · Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required) · Gastroenterology, Urology · 21 CFR 876.4300
Classification
FDA Product Code
NLU
Device class
Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required)
Regulation
21 CFR 876.4300
Review panel
GU
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
Submission type
1
GMP exempt
N
Life sustaining
N
Implant
N
Third-party review
N
Definition
The "forceps, biopsy, electric, reprocessed" are intended to be used endoscopically and use electric current to (1) obtain tissue samples for histopathological examination, (2) allow for coagulation so as to prevent bleeding, and (3) destroy the residuum of the lesion being biopsied. This device is indicated for reuse/reprocessing. 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).