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§ 884.4500 Obstetric fetal destructive instrument.

21 CFR 884.4500

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Citation21 CFR 884.4500
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Displayed edition2026-04-27
Last updated2026-04-27

§ 884.4500 Obstetric fetal destructive instrument.

(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).