21 CFR 872.6855 — Toothbrush, Manual
Dental (DE) · Subpart G—Miscellaneous Devices · § 872.6855
Identification
A manual toothbrush is a device composed of a shaft with either natural or synthetic bristles at one end intended to remove adherent plaque and food debris from the teeth to reduce tooth decay.
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 § 872.9. If the device is not labeled or otherwise represented as sterile, it is exempt from the current good manufacturing practice requirements of the quality management system regulation in part 820 of this chapter, except for requirements concerning records and complaint files under § 820.35 of this chapter.
Product Codes
| Product Code | Device Name | Class | Devices | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFW | Toothbrush, Manual | 1 | 49 | |
| LCN | Scraper, Tongue | 1 | 31 | |
| MAU | Eraser, Dental Stain | 1 | 2 | |
| MCF | Unit, Ultraviolet Sanitation/Sterilization (For Toothbrushes), Sterile | 1 | 5 | |
| NOB | Unit, Ultraviolet Sanitation/Sterilization (For Toothbrushes), Non-Sterile | 1 | 0 | |
| NSB | Patient Personal Hygiene Kit | 1 | 0 | |
| NXZ | Dental Hygiene Kit | 1 | 0 | |
| QJC | Plaque Disclosing Agent | 1 | 1 |
