Browse hierarchy: [Gastroenterology, Urology (GU)](/submissions/GU) → [Subpart F — Therapeutic Devices](/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices) → [21 CFR 876.5090](/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/876.5090) → FFA — Tube, Drainage, Suprapubic

# FFA · Tube, Drainage, Suprapubic

_Gastroenterology, Urology · 21 CFR 876.5090 · Class 2_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/FFA

## Overview

- **Product Code:** FFA
- **Device Name:** Tube, Drainage, Suprapubic
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 876.5090](/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/876.5090)
- **Device Class:** 2
- **Review Panel:** [Gastroenterology, Urology](/submissions/GU)
- **3rd-party reviewable:** yes

## Identification

A suprapubic urological catheter and accessories is a flexible tubular device that is inserted through the abdominal wall into the urinary bladder with the aid of a trocar and cannula. The device is used to pass fluids to and from the urinary tract. This generic type of device includes the suprapubic catheter and tube, Malecot catheter, catheter punch instrument, suprapubic drainage tube, and the suprapubic cannula and trocar.

## Classification Rationale

(1) Class II (performance standards).(2) Class I for the catheter punch instrument, nondisposable cannula and trocar, and gastro-urological trocar. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are 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 (3 of 3)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K944290](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/FFA/K944290.md) | CATHETERS, BILIARY CATHETERS, UROLOGICAL | Boston Scientific Corp | Dec 8, 1994 | SESE |
| [K864770](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/FFA/K864770.md) | SUCTION TUBE | New England Surgical Instrument Corp. | Feb 24, 1987 | SESE |
| [K833061](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/FFA/K833061.md) | C-FLEX PENROSE DRAINAGE TUBE | Concept, Inc. | Nov 7, 1983 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Boston Scientific Corp — 1 clearance
- Concept, Inc. — 1 clearance
- New England Surgical Instrument Corp. — 1 clearance

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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/FFA](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/FFA)

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