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Ventilator-Compatible Nebulizer

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The device is intended to deliver nebulized medications through a ventilator breathing circuit.
Physical State
The device is inserted into the ventilator breathing circuit to deliver nebulized medications. It may also be connected to the ventilator to allow for detection of nebulization parameters or synchronization of patient breath.
Technical Method
The nebulizer may employ jet nebulization, pneumatic nebulization, vibrating mesh nebulization, or another similar technical method to achieve its intended use.
Target Area
Used in the respiratory system with nebulized medications.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Anesthesiology
Review Panel
Anesthesiology
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
868.5630
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 868.5630 Nebulizer

§ 868.5630 Nebulizer.

(a) Identification. A nebulizer is a device intended to spray liquids in aerosol form into gases that are delivered directly to the patient for breathing. Heated, ultrasonic, gas, venturi, and refillable nebulizers are included in this generic type of device.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

Ventilator-Compatible Nebulizer

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The device is intended to deliver nebulized medications through a ventilator breathing circuit.
Physical State
The device is inserted into the ventilator breathing circuit to deliver nebulized medications. It may also be connected to the ventilator to allow for detection of nebulization parameters or synchronization of patient breath.
Technical Method
The nebulizer may employ jet nebulization, pneumatic nebulization, vibrating mesh nebulization, or another similar technical method to achieve its intended use.
Target Area
Used in the respiratory system with nebulized medications.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Anesthesiology
Review Panel
Anesthesiology
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
868.5630
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 868.5630 Nebulizer

§ 868.5630 Nebulizer.

(a) Identification. A nebulizer is a device intended to spray liquids in aerosol form into gases that are delivered directly to the patient for breathing. Heated, ultrasonic, gas, venturi, and refillable nebulizers are included in this generic type of device.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).