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Oropharyngeal Electrical Stimulator

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Product Code
Definition
An oropharyngeal electrical stimulator is a device that stimulates afferent nerve fibers of oropharyngeal mucosa. The device is intended to treat swallowing dysfunction. The device may incorporate a feeding tube.
Physical State
Hardware with electronics generating electrical current and software monitoring treatment and storing patient data.
Technical Method
Applies electrical current to stimulate sensory nerves in the oropharynx.
Target Area
Oropharyngeal mucosa
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ear, Nose, Throat
Review Panel
Ear, Nose, Throat
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
874.5950
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code QQG is linked to regulation 21CFR874.5950, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.

Oropharyngeal Electrical Stimulator

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An oropharyngeal electrical stimulator is a device that stimulates afferent nerve fibers of oropharyngeal mucosa. The device is intended to treat swallowing dysfunction. The device may incorporate a feeding tube.
Physical State
Hardware with electronics generating electrical current and software monitoring treatment and storing patient data.
Technical Method
Applies electrical current to stimulate sensory nerves in the oropharynx.
Target Area
Oropharyngeal mucosa
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ear, Nose, Throat
Review Panel
Ear, Nose, Throat
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
874.5950
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code QQG is linked to regulation 21CFR874.5950, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.