Browse hierarchy: [Gastroenterology, Urology (GU)](/submissions/GU) → [Subpart E — Surgical Devices](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices) → [21 CFR 876.4370](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/876.4370) → FFD — Evacuator, Bladder, Manually Operated

# FFD · Evacuator, Bladder, Manually Operated

_Gastroenterology, Urology · 21 CFR 876.4370 · Class 1_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FFD

## Overview

- **Product Code:** FFD
- **Device Name:** Evacuator, Bladder, Manually Operated
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 876.4370](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/876.4370)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [Gastroenterology, Urology](/submissions/GU)

## Identification

A gastroenterology-urology evacuator is a device used to remove debris and fluids during gastroenterological and urological procedures by drainage, aspiration, or irrigation. This generic type of device includes the fluid evacuator system, manually powered bladder evacuator, and the AC-powered vacuum pump.

## Classification Rationale

(1) Class II (special controls) for the gastroenterology-urology evacuator when other than manually powered. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.(2) Class I for the gastroenterology-urology evacuator when manually powered. The device subject to this paragraph (b)(2) is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for the gastroenterology-urology evacuator when other than manually powered. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.(2) Class I for the gastroenterology-urology evacuator when manually powered. The device subject to this paragraph (b)(2) is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter.

## Recent Cleared Devices (2 of 2)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K874410](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FFD/K874410.md) | CUMEVAC | Cumes-Honikman Partnership | Dec 3, 1987 | SESE |
| [K760793](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FFD/K760793.md) | ADAPTER FOR ELLIK EVACUATOR | V. Mueller O.V. Baxter Healthcare Corp. | Oct 15, 1976 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Cumes-Honikman Partnership — 1 clearance
- V. Mueller O.V. Baxter Healthcare Corp. — 1 clearance

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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FFD](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FFD)

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