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- Subpart B—Clinical Chemistry Test SystemsCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart B—Diagnostic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart B—Obstetrical and Gynecological Diagnostic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart C—Cardiovascular Monitoring DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart C—Obstetrical and Gynecological Monitoring DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart D—Cardiovascular Prosthetic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart D—Obstetrical and Gynecological Prosthetic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart D—Physical Medicine Prosthetic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart D—Prosthetic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart E—Obstetrical and Gynecological Surgical DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- HERPelvimeter, External1Product Code
- FHGBell, Circumcision2Product Code
- FHJShield, Circumcision2Product Code
- HCYCurette, Uterine1Product Code
- HCZForceps, Surgical, Gynecological2Product Code
- HDAForceps, Obstetrical2Product Code
- HDBExtractor, Vacuum, Fetal2Product Code
- HDCTenaculum, Uterine2Product Code
- HDDTable, Obstetrical, Ac-Powered (And Accessories)2Product Code
- HDEHook, Fibroid, Gynecological1Product Code
- HDFSpeculum, Vaginal, Metal1Product Code
- HDGSpeculum, Vaginal, Metal, Fiberoptic1Product Code
- HDHNeedle, Cerclage, Gynecological1Product Code
- HDIHook, Destructive, Obstetrical2Product Code
- HDJScissors, Umbilical1Product Code
- HDKScissors, Episiotomy1Product Code
- HDLRetractor, Vaginal1Product Code
- HDMPacker, Uterine1Product Code
- HDNDilator, Cervical, Expandable3Product Code
- HDPElevator, Uterine2Product Code
- HDQDilator, Cervical, Fixed Size1Product Code
- HDYDilator, Cervical, Hygroscopic-Laminaria2Product Code
- HDZKnife, Cervical Cone2Product Code
- HFBForceps, Biopsy, Gynecological1Product Code
- HFGCoagulator, Laparoscopic, Unipolar (And Accessories)2Product Code
- HFHCoagulator, Hysteroscopic (And Accessories)2Product Code
- HFICoagulator, Culdoscopic (And Accessories)2Product Code
- HFWClamp, Umbilical2Product Code
- HFXClamp, Circumcision2Product Code
- HFZCraniotribe2Product Code
- HGACranioclast2Product Code
- HGCClamp, Uterine1Product Code
- HGDApplicator, Vaginal1Product Code
- HGEAmniotome1Product Code
- HGIElectrocautery, Gynecologic (And Accessories)2Product Code
- HHFRemover, Intrauterine Device, Contraceptive, Hook-Type1Product Code
- HHGDilator, Cervical, Vibratory3Product Code
- HHMSound, Uterine1Product Code
- HHNCleidoclast2Product Code
- HHOScrew, Fibroid, Gynecological2Product Code
- HHPTable, Obstetrical, Manual (And Accessories)2Product Code
- HHRLaser, Surgical, Gynecologic2Product Code
- HHTSpatula, Cervical, Cytological2Product Code
- HIBSpeculum, Vaginal, Nonmetal2Product Code
- HICSpeculum, Vaginal, Nonmetal, Fiberoptic2Product Code
- HIMElectrocautery, Endoscopic And Accessories2Product Code
- HINCoagulator-Cutter, Endoscopic, Bipolar (And Accessories)2Product Code
- KNAInstrument, Manual, Specialized Obstetric-Gynecologic2Product Code
- KNBInstrument, Destructive, Fetal, Obstetric2Product Code
- KNCTable, Obstetric (And Accessories)2Product Code
- KNFCoagulator-Cutter, Endoscopic, Unipolar (And Accessories)2Product Code
- KOHInstrument, Manual, General Obstetric-Gynecologic1Product Code
- LBXPelvimeter, Internal2Product Code
- LKFCannula, Manipulator/Injector, Uterine2Product Code
- LLWLaser, Neodymium:Yag For Gynecologic Use2Product Code
- MDGSystem, Intrafallopian Cannula2Product Code
- MLSLabor And Delivery Kit2Product Code
- MLTPelvic Exam Kit2Product Code
- MOVCatheters, Salpingography2Product Code
- MPUSource, Chemiluminescent Light2Product Code
- NBZClamp And Cutter, Umbilical2Product Code
- NMGForceps, Biopsy, Gynecological, Reprocessed2Product Code
- OHCObstetrical Vacuum Delivery Kit2Product Code
- PBQFixation, Non-Absorbable Or Absorbable, For Pelvic Use2Product Code
- OHGCircumcision Tray2Product Code
- PFJCatheter, Balloon, Dilation Of Cervical Canal Prior To Labor2Product Code
- OHLPap Smear Kit2Product Code
- OJFHysterectomy Kit2Product Code
- PGKCannula, Injector, Uterine, Endometrial Biopsy2Product Code
- PKNDilator, Cervical, Synthetic, Osmotic2Product Code
- OKUEmergency Obstetrical Kit1Product Code
- OKVObstetrical Kit2Product Code
- OKYCytology Kit2Product Code
- OQYIntrauterine Tamponade Balloon2Product Code
- PMUContainment System, Laparoscopic Power Morcellation, With Instrument Port2Product Code
- PONCatheter, Balloon, Dilation Of Cervical Canal2Product Code
- PUATenaculum, Uterine, Exempt2Product Code
- PVRD&C Tray2Product Code
- PVXVaginal Examination Tray2Product Code
- PWBFetal Head Elevator2Product Code
- PWIInstrumentation, Surgical Mesh, Urogynecologic, Transvaginal Repair Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse2Product Code
- PWKInstrumentation, Surgical Mesh, Urogynecologic, Transabdominal Repair Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse2Product Code
- Subpart F—Obstetrical and Gynecological Therapeutic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart F—Therapeutic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart G—Assisted Reproduction DevicesCFR Sub-Part
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Forceps, Obstetrical
- Page Type
- Product Code
- Regulation Medical Specialty
- Obstetrical and Gynecological
- Review Panel
- Obstetrical and Gynecological
- Submission Type
- 510(K) Exempt
- Device Classification
- Class 2
- Regulation Number
- 884.4400
- GMP Exempt?
- No
- Summary Malfunction Reporting
- Eligible
- Implanted Device
- No
- Life-Sustain/Support Device
- No
- Third Party Review
- Not Third Party Eligible
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CFR § 884.4400 Obstetric forceps
§ 884.4400 Obstetric forceps.
(a) Identification. An obstetric forceps is a device consisting of two blades, with handles, designed to grasp and apply traction to the fetal head in the birth passage and facilitate delivery.
(b) Classification. Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9.
[45 FR 12684, Feb. 26, 1980, as amended at 84 FR 71816, Dec. 30, 2019]