Browse hierarchy: [Gastroenterology, Urology (GU)](/submissions/GU) → [Subpart F — Therapeutic Devices](/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices) → [21 CFR 876.5010](/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/876.5010) → PTT — Biliary Catheter For Irrigation And Contrast Injection, Exempt

# PTT · Biliary Catheter For Irrigation And Contrast Injection, Exempt

_Gastroenterology, Urology · 21 CFR 876.5010 · Class 2_

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## Overview

- **Product Code:** PTT
- **Device Name:** Biliary Catheter For Irrigation And Contrast Injection, Exempt
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 876.5010](/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/876.5010)
- **Device Class:** 2
- **Review Panel:** [Gastroenterology, Urology](/submissions/GU)

## Identification

A biliary catheter and accessories is a tubular flexible device used for temporary or prolonged drainage of the biliary tract, for splinting of the bile duct during healing, or for preventing stricture of the bile duct. This generic type of device may include a bile collecting bag that is attached to the biliary catheter by a connector and fastened to the patient with a strap.

## Classification Rationale

Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a bile collecting bag or a surgical biliary catheter that does not include a balloon component, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a bile collecting bag or a surgical biliary catheter that does not include a balloon component, 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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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/PTT](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/PTT)

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