FDA Product Code NLU: Forceps, Biopsy, Electric, Reprocessed

The "forceps, Biopsy, Electric, Reprocessed" Are Intended To Be Used Endoscopically And Use Electric Current To (1) Obtain Tissue Samples For Histopathological Examination, (2) Allow For Coagulation So As To Prevent Bleeding, And (3) Destroy The Residuum Of The Lesion Being Biopsied. This Device Is Indicated For Reuse/reprocessing. Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission. (70 Fr 56911, Available At Https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/fr-2005-09-29/pdf/05-19510.pdf).

Leading manufacturers include Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. and Sterilmed, Inc..