21 CFR § 884.4500 Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices

§ 884.4500 Obstetric fetal destructive instrument.

Current through Sep 8, 2026 · Read all of Part 884

(a) Identification. An obstetric fetal destructive instrument is a device designed to crush or pull the fetal body to facilitate the delivery of a dead or anomalous (abnormal) fetus. This generic type of device includes the cleidoclast, cranioclast, craniotribe, and destructive hook.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

← § 884.4400 Obstetric forceps.§ 884.4520 Obstetric-gynecologic general manual instrument. →