Browse hierarchy: [Anesthesiology (AN)](/submissions/AN) → [Subpart F — Therapeutic Devices](/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices) → [21 CFR 868.5310](/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/868.5310) → BSF — Absorber, Carbon-Dioxide

# BSF · Absorber, Carbon-Dioxide

_Anesthesiology · 21 CFR 868.5310 · Class 1_

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## Overview

- **Product Code:** BSF
- **Device Name:** Absorber, Carbon-Dioxide
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 868.5310](/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/868.5310)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [Anesthesiology](/submissions/AN)

## Identification

A carbon dioxide absorber is a device that is intended for medical purposes and that is used in a breathing circuit as a container for carbon dioxide absorbent. It may include a canister and water drain.

## Classification Rationale

Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 868.9.

## Recent Cleared Devices (8 of 8)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K951093](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSF/K951093.md) | KAB SYSTEM | King Systems Corp. | Mar 24, 1995 | SESE |
| [K852071](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSF/K852071.md) | OHMEDA GMS ABOSORBER | Ohmeda Medical | Jul 15, 1985 | SESE |
| [K843422](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSF/K843422.md) | OHMEDA BAIN CIRCUIT ADAPTER GMS ABSOR | Ohmeda Medical | Oct 23, 1984 | SESE |
| [K834535](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSF/K834535.md) | NITROUS OXIDE RECYCLER | G & L Unltd. | Jun 7, 1984 | SESE |
| [K833452](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSF/K833452.md) | OHIO GMS ABSORBER | Airco/Ohio Medical Products | Nov 29, 1983 | SESE |
| [K821144](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSF/K821144.md) | OHIO ABSORBER | Ohio Medical Products | May 28, 1982 | SESE |
| [K801255](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSF/K801255.md) | PENLON JUMBO CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBER | Penlon, Inc. | Jun 4, 1980 | SESE |
| [K760076](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/BSF/K760076.md) | ABSORBER, ANESTHESIA CIRCLE SYS, CO2 | Fraser Sweatman, Inc. | Jul 16, 1976 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Ohmeda Medical — 2 clearances
- Airco/Ohio Medical Products — 1 clearance
- Fraser Sweatman, Inc. — 1 clearance
- G & L Unltd. — 1 clearance
- King Systems Corp. — 1 clearance

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