Browse hierarchy: [Gastroenterology, Urology (GU)](/submissions/GU) → [Subpart E — Surgical Devices](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices) → [21 CFR 876.4730](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/876.4730) → FHI — Ring, Laparotomy

# FHI · Ring, Laparotomy

_Gastroenterology, Urology · 21 CFR 876.4730 · Class 1_

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## Overview

- **Product Code:** FHI
- **Device Name:** Ring, Laparotomy
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 876.4730](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/876.4730)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [Gastroenterology, Urology](/submissions/GU)

## Identification

A manual gastroenterology-urology surgical instrument and accessories is a device designed to be used for gastroenterological and urological surgical procedures. The device may be nonpowered, hand-held, or hand-manipulated. Manual gastroenterology-urology surgical instruments include the biopsy forceps cover, biopsy tray without biopsy instruments, line clamp, nonpowered rectal probe, nonelectrical clamp, colostomy spur-crushers, locking device for intestinal clamp, needle holder, gastro-urology hook, gastro-urology probe and director, nonself-retaining retractor, laparotomy rings, nonelectrical snare, rectal specula, bladder neck spreader, self-retaining retractor, and scoop. A manual surgical instrument that is intended specifically for use as an aid in the insertion, placement, fixation, or anchoring of surgical mesh during urogynecologic procedures are classified under § 884.4910 of this chapter.

## Classification Rationale

Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.

## Recent Cleared Devices (0 of 0)

_No cleared devices on record._

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