CFR > Title 21 - Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER H—MEDICAL DEVICES (parts 800 to 898) > PART 876—GASTROENTEROLOGY-UROLOGY DEVICES > SUBPART E—Surgical Devices (§876.4020 to §876.4890) > 876.4620—Ureteral stent.

876.4620—Ureteral stent.

(a) Identification. A ureteral stent is a tube-like implanted device that is inserted into the ureter to provide ureteral rigidity and allow the passage of urine. The device may have finger-like protrusions or hooked ends to keep the tube in place. It is used in the treatment of ureteral injuries and ureteral obstruction.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).