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Mitigating the Risk of Cross-Contamination from Valves and Accessories Used for Irrigation Through Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

FinalCenter for Devices and Radiological Health11/29/2016

Description

The objectives of thisguidance documentare to: 1) highlight the cross-contamination risk associated with specific types of irrigation valves and accessories when used with flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes; 2) clarify terminology used to describe these devices; and 3) outline strategies to mitigate the risk of cross-contamination between patients. Flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes and accessories (including valves and other devices used for irrigation) are Class II devices, as described in 21 CFR 876.1500. FDA uses product codes to identify devices that supply endoscopic irrigation, the most common being FDF (colonoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid), FDS (gastroscope and accessories, flexible/rigid), and OCX (endoscopic irrigation/suction system). These irrigation devices may be submitted to FDA in premarket notification (510(k)) applications as part of a flexible gastrointestinal endoscope system or separately as accessories to flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes.

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

7
Reusable Device

You should identify the device as reusable or reusable, after 24-hour multi-patient use

24-hour multi-patient use devices

labeling should recommend a maximum number of patient uses as well as a maximum duration of use

single-use devices

labeling should specify that the device should be discarded after being used on one patient

Reusable Medical Device

A device intended for repeated use with appropriate cleaning and reprocessing.

Single-Use Device

A device intended for use on one patient during a single procedure.

Class II Device

Devices subject to section 522 postmarket surveillance orders; devices subject to postmarket surveillance orders

Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes

Subject of the guidance regarding cross-contamination risk; The primary device type addressed in the guidance for cross-contamination risks.; Manufacturers of flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes and accessories must establish and maintain procedures

Stakeholders

1
Manufacturer

Entity responsible for submitting NDINs

Regulatory Context

Attributes

2
24-hour multi-patient use

Validated use life for certain consumable components.

Single-use device

Device used on a single patient during a single procedure

Identified Hazards

Hazards

1
Cross-Contamination

automated liquid handling systems can pose a risk of contamination within or between test runs

Related CFR Sections (1)

  • 21CFR876.1500§ 876.1500 Endoscope and accessories.

    (a) Identification. An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optRead full regulation →

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