MEDI-TRACE(R) FETAL MONITORING SPIRAL ELECTRODE
Device Facts
| Record ID | K904745 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | MEDI-TRACE(R) FETAL MONITORING SPIRAL ELECTRODE |
| Applicant | Graphic Controls Corp. |
| Product Code | HGP · Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Decision Date | Jan 29, 1991 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 884.2675 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A fetal scalp circular (spiral) electrode and applicator is a device used to obtain a fetal electrocardiogram during labor and delivery. It establishes electrical contact between fetal skin and an external monitoring device by a shallow subcutaneous puncture of fetal scalp tissue with a curved needle or needles. This generic type of device includes nonreusable spiral electrodes and reusable circular electrodes.
