§870.4500. Cardiovascular surgical instruments.
21 C.F.R. § 870.4500
Identification. Cardiovascular surgical instruments are surgical instruments that have special features for use in cardiovascular surgery. These devices include, e.g., forceps, retractors, and scissors.
Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[45 FR 7907, Feb. 5, 1980, as amended at 54 FR 25049, June 12, 1989; 66 FR 38797, July 25, 2001]
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 351, 360, 360c, 360e, 360j, 360 l, 371.
Source
Source: 45 FR 7907, Feb. 5, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[45 FR 7907, Feb. 5, 1980, as amended at 54 FR 25049, June 12, 1989; 66 FR 38797, July 25, 2001]