NLU — Forceps, Biopsy, Electric, Reprocessed Class II

FDA Device Classification

Classification Details

Product Code
NLU
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
876.4300
Submission Type
Review Panel
GU
Medical Specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
Implant
No

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).

Recent 510(k) Clearances

K-NumberApplicantDevice NameDate
K050136sterilmedREPROCESSED HOT BIOPSY FORCEPSJuly 20, 2005
K033593clearmedicalREPROCESSED SINGLE USE DEVICES BIOPSY FORCEPSNovember 20, 2003
K024011surgical instruments service and savingsSISS REPROCESSED HOT BIOPSY FORCEPS, LAPAROSCOPIC, ENDOSCOPIC AND ELECTROSURGICADecember 19, 2002
K011800vanguard medical conceptsVANGUARD REPROCESSED ELECTRIC BIOPSY FORCEPSSeptember 27, 2001