[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 8]
[Revised as of April 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR876.4620]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 876--GASTROENTEROLOGY-UROLOGY DEVICES--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart E--Surgical Devices
 
Sec. 876.4620  Ureteral stent.

    (a) Identification. A ureteral stent is a tube-like implanted device 
that is inserted into the ureter to provide ureteral rigidity and allow 
the passage of urine. The device may have finger-like protrusions or 
hooked ends to keep the tube in place. It is used in the treatment of 
ureteral injuries and ureteral obstruction.
    (b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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