Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter H - Medical Devices |
Part 868 - Anesthesiology Devices |
Subpart F - Therapeutic Devices |
§ 868.5650 - Esophageal obturator.
Latest version.
-
§ 868.5650 Esophageal obturator.
(a) Identification. An esophageal obturator is a device inserted through a patient's mouth to aid ventilation of the patient during emergency resuscitation by occluding (blocking) the esophagus, thereby permitting positive pressure ventilation through the trachea. The device consists of a closed-end semirigid esophageal tube that is attached to a face mask.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).