21 C.F.R. § 884.2600 Fetal cardiac monitor.
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
(a) Identification. A fetal cardiac monitor is a device used to ascertain fetal heart activity during pregnancy and labor. The device is designed to separate fetal heart signals from maternal heart signals by analyzing electrocardiographic signals (electrical potentials generated during contraction and relaxation of heart muscle) obtained from the maternal abdomen with external electrodes. This generic type of device may include an alarm that signals when the heart rate crosses a preset threshold. This generic type of device includes the “fetal cardiotachometer (with sensors)” and the “fetal electrocardiographic monitor.” (b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).
Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 884—OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL DEVICES
Subpart C—Obstetrical and Gynecological Monitoring Devices
§ 884.2600 Fetal cardiac monitor.
