← Product Code [FHF](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FHF) · K003443

# SUCTION IRRIGATOR (K003443)

_Applied Medical · FHF · Feb 1, 2001 · Gastroenterology, Urology · SESE_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FHF/K003443

## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Applied Medical
- **Product Code:** [FHF](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FHF.md)
- **Decision Date:** Feb 1, 2001
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 876.4370
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Gastroenterology, Urology

## Regulatory 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.

## 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.

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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FHF/K003443](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FHF/K003443)

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