NWV

Laparoscopic Accessories, Gynecologic

Product code
NWV
Device name
Laparoscopic Accessories, Gynecologic
Device class
Class 1
21 CFR
21 CFR 884.1720
Medical specialty
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Marketing pathway
510(K) Exempt

FDA classification definition

Exempt laparoscope accessories are non-powered, non-inflatable, simple manual mechanical devices, e.g., cannula, graspers, forceps, dissectors, scissors, etc. A gynecologic laparoscope is a device used to permit direct viewing of the organs within the peritoneum by a telescopic system introduced through the abdominal wall. It is used to perform diagnostic and surgical procedures on the female genital organs. This generic type of device may include: Trocar and cannula, instruments used through an operating channel, scope preheater, light source and cables, and component parts.

Definition text from the FDA device classification database (U.S. federal government work, public domain).

Official FDA classification page: NWV
Classification and pathway per current FDA publications. Data from openFDA (CC0).