DAUM BIOPSYNEEDLE
Device Facts
| Record ID | K961185 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | DAUM BIOPSYNEEDLE |
| Applicant | Ferguson Medical |
| Product Code | FCG · Gastroenterology, Urology |
| Decision Date | Apr 30, 1996 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 876.1075 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
The Daum BiopsyNeedle is intended for use in percutaneous or open surgical biopsies, including but not limited to, biopsy of breast, lung, kidney, liver, lymph nodes, and prostate.
Device Story
Daum BiopsyNeedle; standard soft-tissue biopsy needle; used for percutaneous or open surgical biopsies. Input: manual operation by clinician to obtain tissue samples from organs (breast, lung, kidney, liver, lymph nodes, prostate). Output: tissue specimen for diagnostic analysis. Device design utilizes titanium and titanium alloys for construction. Used in clinical or surgical settings by physicians to facilitate tissue sampling for pathological evaluation; aids in diagnosis of disease states.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Soft-tissue biopsy needle; materials of construction include titanium and titanium alloys. Manual operation; no energy source or software components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring percutaneous or open surgical biopsy of soft tissues, including breast, lung, kidney, liver, lymph nodes, and prostate.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument is a device used to remove, by cutting or aspiration, a specimen of tissue for microscopic examination. This generic type of device includes the biopsy punch, gastrointestinal mechanical biopsy instrument, suction biopsy instrument, gastro-urology biopsy needle and needle set, and nonelectric biopsy forceps. This section does not apply to biopsy instruments that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.
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