NLX — Needle, Pneumoperitoneum, Spring Loaded, Reprocessed Class II

FDA Device Classification

FDA product code NLX covers "Needle, Pneumoperitoneum, Spring Loaded, Reprocessed", a Class II medical device regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500. Submissions are reviewed by the Gastroenterology, Urology panel.

Classification Details

Product Code
NLX
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
876.1500
Submission Type
Review Panel
GU
Medical Specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
Implant
No

Definition

The "needle, penum...." is intended to insufflate the peritoneal cavity with gas during endoscopic procedures. This device is indiated 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).