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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
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Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
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SubChapter H - Medical Devices |
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Part 882 - Neurological Devices |
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Subpart F - Neurological Therapeutic Devices |
§ 882.5960 - Skull tongs for traction.
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§ 882.5960 Skull tongs for traction.
(a) Identification. Skull tongs for traction is an instrument used to immobilize a patient with a cervical spine injury (e.g., fracture or dislocation). The device is caliper shaped with tips that penetrate the skin. It is anchored to the skull and has a heavy weight attached to it that maintains, by traction, the patient's position.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).