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 E - Obstetrical and Gynecological Surgical Devices |
§ 884.4160 - Unipolar endoscopic coagulator-cutter and accessories.
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§ 884.4160 Unipolar endoscopic coagulator-cutter and accessories.
(a) Identification. A unipolar endoscopic coagulator-cutter is a device designed to destroy tissue with high temperatures by directing a high frequency electrical current through the tissue between an energized probe and a grounding plate. It is used in female sterilization and in other operative procedures under endoscopic observation. This generic type of device may include the following accessories: an electrical generator, probes and electrical cables, and a patient grounding plate. This generic type of device does not include devices used to perform female sterilization under hysteroscopic observation.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).