Product code NLU

Device name
Forceps, Biopsy, Electric, Reprocessed
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
Device class
2
Regulation number
876.4300
Review panel
GU
Implant
N
Life sustaining/supporting
N
GMP exempt
N
Third party review
N
Summary malfunction reporting
Eligible
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).
Source
FDA openFDA device classification dataset