| Device |
appendiceal scope and accessories, flexible |
| Regulation Description |
Endoscope and accessories. |
| Definition |
Inserted into the lower gastrointestinal lumen via the anus to provide visualization and therapeutic access to the appendix. Navigation to the appendix may be accomplished by inserting the flexible appendiceal scope into the working channel of a colonoscope. Does not include laparoscopes, telescopes, or other rigid scopes that are surgically inserted into the body through the abdominal wall. |
| Physical State |
Flexible endoscope |
| Technical Method |
Inserted into the lower gastrointestinal lumen via the anus to provide visualization and therapeutic access to the appendix. Navigation to the appendix may be accomplished by inserting the flexible appendiceal scope into the working channel of a colonoscope. Does not include laparoscopes, telescopes, or other rigid scopes that are surgically inserted into the body through the abdominal wall. |
| Target Area |
Appendix via the lower gastrointestinal tract |
| Regulation Medical Specialty |
Gastroenterology/Urology |
| Review Panel |
Gastroenterology/Urology |
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| Product Code | SHU |
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| Premarket Review |
Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital, and Urology Devices
(OHT3)
Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices
(DHT3A)
|
| Submission Type |
510(k)
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| Regulation Number |
876.1500
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| Device Class |
2
|
| Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) |
TPLC Product Code Report
|
| GMP Exempt? |
No
|
Summary Malfunction
Reporting |
Ineligible |
| Implanted Device? |
No
|
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| Life-Sustain/Support Device? |
No
|
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| Third Party Review |
Not Third Party Eligible |
