21 CFR 868.5160 — Gas-Machine, Anesthesia
Anesthesiology (AN) · Part 868 Subpart F—Therapeutic Devices · § 868.5160
Identification
A gas machine for anesthesia is a device used to administer to a patient, continuously or intermittently, a general inhalation anesthetic and to maintain a patient's ventilation. The device may include a gas flowmeter, vaporizer, ventilator, breathing circuit with bag, and emergency air supply. A gas machine for analgesia is a device used to administer to a patient an analgesic agent, such as a nitrous oxide-oxygen mixture (maximum concentration of 70 percent nitrous oxide).
Classification Rationale
Class II (performance standards).
Product Codes
| Product Code | Device Name | Class | Devices | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSZ | Gas-Machine, Anesthesia | 2 | 187 | Life-Sustaining |