- Physicians Office Resource

VALVE - MAJ-2025

Device Description

A device intended to be fitted to an endoscope air/water channel to enable the operator to control inflow of medical gases [i.e., air, carbon dioxide (CO2)] and/or water whilst preventing backflow. It is in the form of an attachable valve with one or more settings such as closed, insufflation (allowing air/gas in), and irrigation/rinse (allowing water in). This is a reusable device intended to be reprocessed prior to use.

Environmental Conditions

No Data Available

Device Sizes

No Data Available

Device Sterilization

Device Sterile: False

Sterilization Prior To Use: True

Sterilization Methods:

High-level Disinfectant

Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

High-level Disinfectant
Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide

Product Codes

Code: NWV

Device Name: Laparoscopic Accessories, Gynecologic

Device Class: 1

Physical State: Metal instruments

Definition: Exempt laparoscope accessories are non-powered, non-inflatable, simple manual mechanical devices, e.g., cannula, graspers, forceps, dissectors, scissors, etc. A gynecologic laparoscope is a device used to permit direct viewing of the organs within the peritoneum by a telescopic system introduced through the abdominal wall. It is used to perform diagnostic and surgical procedures on the female genital organs. This generic type of device may include: Trocar and cannula, instruments used through an operating channel, scope preheater, light source and cables, and component parts.

Submission Type ID: 4

Review Panel: OB

Review Code: N/A

Technical Method: N

Gmp Exempt Flag: Part of a system where the accessories advance the working channel of the laparoscope to perform it's function.

Life Sustain Support Flag: N

Unclassified Reason: N/A

Implant Flag: N

Target Area: Abdominal cavity.

Regulation Number: 884.1720

Third Party Flag: N

Medical Specialty: OB

Device Identifiers

Device Id: 04953170332876

Device Type: Primary

DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

Contains DI Number: N/A

Package Quantity: N/A

Package Discontinue Date: N/A

Package Status: N/A

Package Type: N/A

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