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§ 884.4520 - Obstetric-gynecologic general manual instrument.

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Identification. An obstetric-gynecologic general manual instrument is one of a group of devices used to perform simple obstetric and gynecologic manipulative functions. This generic type of device consists of the following:

An episiotomy scissors is a cutting instrument, with two opposed shearing blades, used for surgical incision of the vulvar orifice for obstetrical purposes.

A fiberoptic metal vaginal speculum is a metal instrument, with fiberoptic light, used to expose and illuminate the interior of the vagina.

A metal vaginal speculum is a metal instrument used to expose the interior of the vagina.

An umbilical scissors is a cutting instrument, with two opposed shearing blades, used to cut the umbilical cord.

A uterine clamp is an instrument used to hold the uterus by compression.

A uterine packer is an instrument used to introduce dressing into the uterus or vagina.

A vaginal applicator is an instrument used to insert medication into the vagina.

A vaginal retractor is an instrument used to maintain vaginal exposure by separating the edges of the vagina and holding back the tissue.

A gynecological fibroid hook is an instrument used to exert traction upon a fibroid.

A pelvimeter (external) is an instrument used to measure the external diameters of the pelvis.

Classification. Class I (general controls). The devices are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 884.9.

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§ 884.4520 - Obstetric-gynecologic general manual instrument.