# Forceps, Biopsy, Electric, Reprocessed
> **Product code: 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).

## Market data
- **Cleared 510(k) submissions:** 4
- **Registered establishments:** 5
## Source
- [FDA Device Classification](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpcd/classification.cfm?ID=NLU)
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