21 CFR 876.5010 : Food And Drugs (§ 1.1 To Parts 1403-1499) — (Subpart A To Parts 1272-1299) — Food And Drug Administration, Department Of Health And Human Services (Continued) (Subpart A To Parts 1272-1299) — Medical Devices (Subpart A To § 898.14) — Gastroenterology-Urology Devices (§ 876.1 To § 876.5990) — Therapeutic Devices (§ 876.5010 To § 876.5990) — Biliary catheter and accessories.

(a) Identification. A biliary catheter and accessories is a tubular flexible device used for temporary or prolonged drainage of the biliary tract, for splinting of the bile duct during healing, or for preventing stricture of the bile duct. This generic type of device may include a bile collecting bag that is attached to the biliary catheter by a connector and fastened to the patient with a strap.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).