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/ Subpart C - Obstetrical and Gynecological Monitoring Devices / § 884.2675 Fetal scalp circular (spiral) electrode and applicator.
§ 884.2675 Fetal scalp circular (spiral) electrode and applicator.
(a) Identification. A fetal scalp circular (spiral) electrode and applicator is a device used to obtain a fetal electrocardiogram during labor and delivery. It establishes electrical contact between fetal skin and an external monitoring device by a shallow subcutaneous puncture of fetal scalp tissue with a curved needle or needles. This generic type of device includes nonreusable spiral electrodes and reusable circular electrodes.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).