Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter H - Medical Devices |
Part 884 - Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices |
Subpart B - Obstetrical and Gynecological Diagnostic Devices |
§ 884.1550 - Amniotic fluid sampler (amniocentesis tray).
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§ 884.1550 Amniotic fluid sampler (amniocentesis tray).
(a) Identification. The amniotic fluid sampler (amniocentesis tray) is a collection of devices used to aspirate amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac via a transabdominal approach. Components of the amniocentesis tray include a disposable 3 inch 20 gauge needle with stylet and a 30 cc. syringe, as well as the various sample collection accessories, such as vials, specimen containers, medium, drapes, etc. The device is used at 16-18 weeks gestation for antepartum diagnosis of certain congenital abnormalities or anytime after 24 weeks gestation when used to assess fetal maturity.
(b) Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9.
[61 FR 1123, Jan. 16, 1996, as amended at 66 FR 33808, July 25, 2001]