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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
- Subpart F—Obstetrical and Gynecological Therapeutic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- HDOValve, Tubal Occlusion3Product Code
- HDRCap, Cervical2Product Code
- HDTDevice, Intrauterine, Contraceptive And Introducer3Product Code
- HDWDiaphragm, Contraceptive (And Accessories)2Product Code
- HEBTampon, Menstrual, Unscented2Product Code
- HECInsufflator, Vaginal1Product Code
- HEDDouche Apparatus, Vaginal, Therapeutic1Product Code
- HEESet, Anesthesia, Paracervical2Product Code
- HEGSet, Anesthesia, Pudendal2Product Code
- HEHChamber, Decompression, Abdominal3Product Code
- HFYBand, Tubal Occlusion3Product Code
- HGBClip, Tubal Occlusion3Product Code
- HGFSource, Abortion Unit, Vacuum2Product Code
- HGGController, Abortion Unit, Vacuum2Product Code
- HGHCannula, Suction, Uterine2Product Code
- HGXPump, Breast, Powered2Product Code
- HGYPump, Breast, Non-Powered1Product Code
- HGZHeater, Perineal, Direct Contact2Product Code
- HHAHeater, Perineal, Radiant, Non-Contact2Product Code
- HHDPad, Menstrual, Unscented1Product Code
- HHECup, Menstrual2Product Code
- HHISystem, Abortion, Vacuum2Product Code
- HHLPad, Menstrual, Scented2Product Code
- HHQSystem, Abortion, Metreurynter-Balloon3Product Code
- HHSTranscervical Contraceptive Tubal Occlusion Device3Product Code
- HIIStimulator, Vaginal, Muscle, Powered, For Therapeutic Use3Product Code
- HILTampon, Menstrual, Scented, Deodorized2Product Code
- HISCondom2Product Code
- KNDHeater, Perineal2Product Code
- KNESet, Anesthesia, Obstetric2Product Code
- KNHLaparoscopic Contraceptive Tubal Occlusion Device3Product Code
- KXQVibrator For Therapeutic Use, Genital2Product Code
- LTZCondom With Nonoxynol-92Product Code
- LZLMicro-Condom3Product Code
- MBUSingle-Use Internal Condom2Product Code
- MFDCannula, Intrauterine Insemination2Product Code
- NURPad, Interlabial1Product Code
- MOLCondom, Synthetic2Product Code
- MSCBarrier, Std, Oral Sex2Product Code
- NBVDevice, Engorgement, Clitoral2Product Code
- NRCPads, Menstrual, Scented-Deodorized1Product Code
- NUCLubricant, Personal2Product Code
- NUQPad, Menstrual, Reusable1Product Code
- OBBKit, Conception-Assist, Home Use2Product Code
- OBYCondom, Female, Animal Tissue3Product Code
- PEBLubricant, Personal, Gamete, Fertilization, And Embryo Compatible2Product Code
- OHHBreast Pump Kit2Product Code
- OKWSeminal Fluid Collection Kit2Product Code
- OOAHemorrhoid Prevention Pressure Wedge2Product Code
- OTPMesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Transvaginally Placed3Product Code
- PAIMesh, Surgical, Non-Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Transvaginally Placed3Product Code
- PNUPressure Wedge, Perianal, For Reduction Of Cesarean Delivery2Product Code
- PVTMaternity Kit1Product Code
- PVUObstetrical Anesthesia Kit2Product Code
- PVVParacervical Anesthesia Kit2Product Code
- PVWPudendal Anesthesia Kit2Product Code
- PWABreast Pump Accessory, Milk Expression Aid, Via Positive Pressure1Product Code
- PYTDevice, Fertility Diagnostic, Contraceptive, Software Application2Product Code
- QPDPersonal Lubricant Ring2Product Code
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Hemorrhoid Prevention Pressure Wedge
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- Product Code
- Definition
- Provides a counter-pressure to the anus during vaginal delivery. Intended to prevent the occurrence of and/or stop the progression of hemorrhoids associated with vaginal delivery.
- Physical State
- Items include: rigid base with cushioning pad and two lateral straps and two adhesive pads that are applied to the buttocks
- Technical Method
- Uses a rigid base with cushioning pad applied to the anus held in place by two adhesive strips attached to the buttocks, to provide a counter-pressure to the anus during vaginal delivery
- Target Area
- Anus, hemorrhoids
- Regulation Medical Specialty
- Obstetrical and Gynecological
- Review Panel
- Obstetrical and Gynecological
- Submission Type
- 510(K) Exempt
- Device Classification
- Class 2
- Regulation Number
- 884.5200
- 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 § 884.5200 Hemorrhoid prevention pressure wedge
§ 884.5200 Hemorrhoid prevention pressure wedge.
(a) Identification. A hemorrhoid prevention pressure wedge provides mechanical support to the perianal region during the labor and delivery process. External mechanical support of the perianal region is intended to help prevent the occurrence of external hemorrhoids associated with vaginal childbirth.
(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. The special controls for this device are:
(1) The sale, distribution, and use of this device are restricted to prescription use in accordance with § 801.109 of this chapter.
(2) The labeling must include specific instructions regarding the proper placement and use of the device.
(3) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(4) Mechanical bench testing of material strength must demonstrate that the device will withstand forces encountered during use.
(5) Safety and effectiveness data must demonstrate that the device prevents hemorrhoids in women undergoing spontaneous vaginal delivery, in addition to general controls.
[76 FR 21238, Apr. 15, 2011, as amended at 84 FR 71816, Dec. 30, 2019]