§ 884.4260 - Hygroscopic Laminaria cervical dilator.

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Identification. A hygroscopic Laminaria cervical dilator is a device designed to dilate (stretch open) the cervical os by cervical insertion of a conical and expansible material made from the root of a seaweed (Laminaria digitata or Laminaria japonica). The device is used to induce abortion.

Classification. Class II (performance standards).