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• Explosion-Proof Radiographic Film Illuminator (FDA Code: JAG / 892.1890) A radiographic film illuminator is a device containing a visible light source covered with a translucent front that is intended to be used to view medical radiographs. |
• Extension Airway Connector (FDA Code: BZA / 868.5810) An airway connector is a device intended to connect a breathing gas source to a tracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, or mask. |
• External Uterine Contraction Monitor (FDA Code: HFM / 884.2720) An external uterine contraction monitor (i.e., the tokodynamometer) is a device used to monitor the progress of labor. It measures the duration, frequency, and relative pressure of uterine contractions with a transducer strapped to the maternal abdomen. This generic type of device may include an external pressure transducer, support straps, and other patient and equipment supports. |
• Fetal Blood Sampler (FDA Code: HGW / 884.1560) A fetal blood sampler is a device used to obtain fetal blood transcervically through an endoscope by puncturing the fetal skin with a short blade and drawing blood into a heparinized tube. The fetal blood pH is determined and used in the diagnosis of fetal distress and fetal hypoxia. |
• Fiberoptic Oximeter Catheter (FDA Code: DQE / 870.1230) A fiberoptic oximeter catheter is a device used to estimate the oxygen saturation of the blood. It consists of two fiberoptic bundles that conduct light at a desired wavelength through blood and detect the reflected and scattered light at the distal end of the catheter. |
• Gas Cylinder Pressure Regulator (FDA Code: CAN / 868.2700) A pressure regulator is a device, often called a pressure-reducing valve, that is intended for medical purposes and that is used to convert a medical gas pressure from a high variable pressure to a lower, more constant working pressure. This device includes mechanical oxygen regulators. |
• Gaseous Phase Carbon-Dioxide Gas Analyzer (FDA Code: CCK / 868.1400) A carbon dioxide gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory, circulatory, and metabolic status. The device may use techniques such as chemical titration, absorption of infrared radiation, gas chromatography, or mass spectrometry. |
• Gaseous Phase Enflurane Gas Analyzer (FDA Code: CBQ / 868.1500) An enflurane gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of enflurane anesthetic in a gas mixture. |
• Gaseous Phase Halothane Gas Analyzer (FDA Code: CBS / 868.1620) A halothane gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of halothane anesthetic in a gas mixture. The device may use techniques such as mass spectrometry or absorption of infrared or ultraviolet radiation. |
• Gaseous Phase Nitrous-Oxide Gas Analyzer (FDA Code: CBR / 868.1700) A nitrous oxide gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of nitrous oxide anesthetic in a gas mixture. The device may use techniques such as infrared absorption or mass spectrometry. |
• Gaseous Phase Oxygen Gas Analyzer (FDA Code: CCL / 868.1720) An oxygen gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of oxygen in respiratory gases by techniques such as mass spectrometry, polarography, thermal conductivity, or gas chromatography. This generic type of device also includes paramagnetic analyzers. |
• Gaseous-Phase (Anesthetic Concentration) Desflurane Gas Analyzer (FDA Code: NHO / 868.1500) |
• Gaseous-Phase (Anesthetic Concentration) Isoflurane Gas Analyzer (FDA Code: NHQ / 868.1500) |
• Gaseous-Phase (Anesthetic Concentration) Sevoflurane Gas Analyzer (FDA Code: NHP / 868.1500) |
• Gastrointestinal Tube and Accessories (FDA Code: KNT / 876.5980) A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use). |
• Gonadal Shield (FDA Code: IWT / 892.6500) A personnel protective shield is a device intended for medical purposes to protect the patient, the operator, or other persons from unnecessary exposure to radiation during radiologic procedures by providing an attenuating barrier to radiation. This generic type of device may include articles of clothing, furniture, and movable or stationary structures. |
• Heat and Moisture Condenser (FDA Code: BYD / 868.5375) A heat and moisture condenser (artificial nose) is a device intended to be positioned over a tracheotomy (a surgically created opening in the throat) or tracheal tube (a tube inserted into the trachea) to warm and humidify gases breathed in by a patient. |
• Home Use Continuous Ventilator (FDA Code: NOU / 868.5895) A continuous ventilator (respirator) is a device intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. Adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators are included in this generic type of device. |
• Hospital Bassinets (FDA Code: NZG / 880.5140) A pediatric hospital bed is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a bed or crib designed for the use of a pediatric patient, with fixed end rails and movable and latchable side rails. The contour of the bed surface may be adjustable. |
• Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System (FDA Code: JAA / 892.1650) An image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of x-radiation into a visible image through electronic amplification. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories. |
• Impedance Plethysmograph (FDA Code: DSB / 870.2770) An impedance plethysmograph is a device used to estimate peripheral blood flow by measuring electrical impedance changes in a region of the body such as the arms and legs. |
• Infant Radiant Warmer (FDA Code: FMT / 880.5130) The infant radiant warmer is a device consisting of an infrared heating element intended to be placed over an infant to maintain the infant's body temperature by means of radiant heat. The device may also contain a temperature monitoring sensor, a heat output control mechanism, and an alarm system (infant temperature, manual mode if present, and failure alarms) to alert operators of a temperature condition over or under the set temperature, manual mode time limits, and device component failure, respectively. The device may be placed over a pediatric hospital bed or it may be built into the bed as a complete unit. |
• Inflation Bulb For Endoscope (FDA Code: FCY / 876.1500) An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optical system for conveying an image to the user's eye and their accessories may assist in gaining access or increase the versatility and augment the capabilities of the devices. Examples of devices that are within this generic type of device include cleaning accessories for endoscopes, photographic accessories for endoscopes, nonpowered anoscopes, binolcular attachments for endoscopes, pocket battery boxes, flexible or rigid choledochoscopes, colonoscopes, diagnostic cystoscopes, cystourethroscopes, enteroscopes, esophagogastroduodenoscopes, rigid esophagoscopes, fiberoptic illuminators for endoscopes, incandescent endoscope lamps, biliary pancreatoscopes, proctoscopes, resectoscopes, nephroscopes, sigmoidoscopes, ureteroscopes, urethroscopes, endomagnetic retrievers, cytology brushes for endoscopes, and lubricating jelly for transurethral surgical instruments. This section does not apply to endoscopes that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations. |
• Infusion Stand (FDA Code: FOX / 880.6990) The infusion stand is a stationary or movable stand intended to hold infusion liquids, infusion accessories, and other medical devices. |
• Instrument Surgical Guide (FDA Code: FZX / 878.4800) A manual surgical instrument for general use is a nonpowered, hand-held, or hand-manipulated device, either reusable or disposable, intended to be used in various general surgical procedures. The device includes the applicator, clip applier, biopsy brush, manual dermabrasion brush, scrub brush, cannula, ligature carrier, chisel, clamp, contractor, curette, cutter, dissector, elevator, skin graft expander, file, forceps, gouge, instrument guide, needle guide, hammer, hemostat, amputation hook, ligature passing and knot-tying instrument, knife, blood lancet, mallet, disposable or reusable aspiration and injection needle, disposable or reusable suturing needle, osteotome, pliers, rasp, retainer, retractor, saw, scalpel blade, scalpel handle, one-piece scalpel, snare, spatula, stapler, disposable or reusable stripper, stylet, suturing apparatus for the stomach and intestine, measuring tape, and calipers. A surgical instrument that has specialized uses in a specific medical specialty is classified in separate regulations in parts 868 through 892. |
• Light Beam Patient Position Monitor (FDA Code: IWE / 892.5780) A light beam patient position indicator is a device that projects a beam of light (incoherent light or laser) to determine the alignment of the patient with a radiation beam. The beam of light is intended to be used during radiologic procedures to ensure proper positioning of the patient and to monitor alignment of the radiation beam with the patient's anatomy. |
• Low Energy DC-Defibrillator (FDA Code: LDD / 870.5300) A low-energy DC-defibrillator is a device that delivers into a 50 ohm test load an electrical shock of a maximum of 360 joules of energy used for defibrillating (restoring normal heart rhythm) the atria or ventricles of the heart or to terminate other cardiac arrhythmias. This generic type of device includes low energy defibrillators with a maximum electrical output of less than 360 joules of energy that are used in pediatric defibrillation or in cardiac surgery. The device may either synchronize the shock with the proper phase of the electrocardiogram or may operate asynchronously. The device delivers the electrical shock through paddles placed either directly across the heart or on the surface of the body. |
• Mammographic X-Ray System (FDA Code: IZH / 892.1710) A mammographic x-ray system is a device intended to be used to produce radiographs of the breast. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories. |
• Mammographic X-Ray System Full Field Digital (FDA Code: MUE / 892.1715) A full-field digital mammography system is a device intended to produce planar digital x-ray images of the entire breast. This generic type of device may include digital mammography acquisition software, full-field digital image receptor, acquisition workstation, automatic exposure control, image processing and reconstruction programs, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories. |
• Manual Emergency Ventilator/Resuscitator (FDA Code: BTM / 868.5915) A manual emergency ventilator is a device, usually incorporating a bag and valve, intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway. |
• Manual Stethoscope (FDA Code: LDE / 870.1875) A manual stethoscope is a mechanical device used to project the sounds associated with the heart, arteries, and veins and other internal organs. |
• Medical Cathode-Ray Tube Display (FDA Code: DXJ / 870.2450) A medical cathode-ray tube display is a device designed primarily to display selected biological signals. This device often incorporates special display features unique to a specific biological signal. |
• Metal Ureteral Basket Stone Dislodger (FDA Code: FFL / 876.4680) A ureteral stone dislodger is a device that consists of a bougie or a catheter with an expandable wire basket near the tip, a special flexible tip, or other special construction. It is inserted through a cystoscope and used to entrap and remove stones from the ureter. This generic type of device includes the metal basket and the flexible ureteral stone dislodger. |
• Mobile Fluoroscopic X-Ray System (FDA Code: IZL / 892.1720) A mobile x-ray system is a transportable device system intended to be used to generate and control x-ray for diagnostic procedures. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories. |
• Mobile X-Ray System (FDA Code: IZL / 892.1720) |
• Monitoring Spirometer (FDA Code: BZK / 868.1850) A monitoring spirometer is a device used to measure continuously a patient's tidal volume (volume of gas inhaled by the patient during each respiration cycle) or minute volume (the tidal volume multiplied by the rate of respiration for 1 minute) for the evaluation of the patient's ventilatory status. |
• Neonatal Incubators (FDA Code: FMZ / 880.5400) A neonatal incubator is a device consisting of a rigid boxlike enclosure in which an infant may be kept in a controlled environment for medical care. The device may include an AC-powered heater, a fan to circulate the warmed air, a container for water to add humidity, a control valve through which oxygen may be added, and access ports for nursing care. |
• Neonatal Incubators (FDA Code: FMZ / 880.5400) |
• Neonatal Phototherapy Unit (FDA Code: LBI / 880.5700) A neonatal phototherapy unit is a device used to treat or prevent hyperbilirubinemia (elevated serum bilirubin level). The device consists of one or more lamps that emit a specific spectral band of light, under which an infant is placed for therapy. This generic type of device may include supports for the patient and equipment and component parts. |
• Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument (FDA Code: HAW / 882.4560) A stereotaxic instrument is a device consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system. |
• Nitric Oxide Delivery Apparatus (FDA Code: MRN / 868.5165) The nitric oxide administration apparatus is a device used to add nitric oxide to gases that are to be breathed by a patient. The nitric oxide administration apparatus is to be used in conjunction with a ventilator or other breathing gas administration system. |
• Non-Electrical Cystometric Table and Accessories (FDA Code: KQS / 876.4890) A urological table and accessories is a device that consists of a table, stirrups, and belts used to support a patient in a suitable position for endoscopic procedures of the lower urinary tract. The table can be adjusted into position manually or electrically. |
• Non-Heated Anesthesia Vaporizer (FDA Code: CAD / 868.5880) An anesthetic vaporizer is a device used to vaporize liquid anesthetic and deliver a controlled amount of the vapor to the patient. |
• Non-Invasive Blood-Pressure Measurement System (FDA Code: DXN / 870.1130) A noninvasive blood pressure measurement system is a device that provides a signal from which systolic, diastolic, mean, or any combination of the three pressures can be derived through the use of tranducers placed on the surface of the body. |
• Non-Powered Flotation Therapy Mattress (FDA Code: IKY / 880.5150) A nonpowered flotation therapy mattress is a mattress intended for medical purposes which contains air, fluid, or other materials that have the functionally equivalent effect of supporting a patient and avoiding excess pressure on local body areas. The device is intended to treat or prevent decubitus ulcers (bed sores). |
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System (FDA Code: LNH / 892.1000) A magnetic resonance diagnostic device is intended for general diagnostic use to present images which reflect the spatial distribution and/or magnetic resonance spectra which reflect frequency and distribution of nuclei exhibiting nuclear magnetic resonance. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. The device includes hydrogen-1 (proton) imaging, sodium-23 imaging, hydrogen-1 spectroscopy, phosphorus-31 spectroscopy, and chemical shift imaging (preserving simultaneous frequency and spatial information). |
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic System (FDA Code: LNI / 892.1000) |
• Obstetric Ultrasonic Transducer (FDA Code: HGL / 884.2960) An obstetric ultrasonic transducer is a device used to apply ultrasonic energy to, and to receive ultrasonic energy from, the body in conjunction with an obstetric monitor or imager. The device converts electrical signals into ultrasonic energy, and vice versa, by means of an assembly distinct from an ultrasonic generator. This generic type of device may include the following accessories: coupling gel, preamplifiers, amplifiers, signal conditioners with their power supply, connecting cables, and component parts. This generic type of device does not include devices used to generate the ultrasonic frequency electrical signals for application. |
• Operating-Room Electrical Table (FDA Code: GDC / 878.4960) Operating tables and accessories and operating chairs and accessories are AC-powered or air-powered devices, usually with movable components, intended for use during diagnostic examinations or surgical procedures to support and position a patient. |
• Oximeters (FDA Code: DQA / 870.2700) An oximeter is a device used to transmit radiation at a known wavelength(s) through blood and to measure the blood oxygen saturation based on the amount of reflected or scattered radiation. It may be used alone or in conjunction with a fiberoptic oximeter catheter. |