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Fall Prevention Alarm/Sensor Attached Only

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Product Code
Definition
This fall-prevention alarm/sensor works only when it is attached to a person. It attaches to a person usually by a clip or belt .
Physical State
This fall prevention alarm attaches to a person's body or clothing. A nurse call interface provides dual staff notification or enables the in-room alarm to be silenced.
Technical Method
The alarm activates when the clip (alarm cord) disconnects from the alarm. This alarm may be connected to the Nurse Call System. If the alarm is connected to the hospital's Nurse Call System, the nurse call station signal activates. This device may also use an AC-power adaptor to power the alarm instead of batteries. The adaptor does not charge the batteries.
Target Area
The device can be used only when it is attached to the person. If attached to the person, it is attached to a person's clothing by use of the clip or it is worn around a person's waist with the supplied belt. It is not to be used on the head or neck areas. If the belt is used, the belt is applied around the person's waist. The belt is not looped around or through any chair, bed or furniture, so it does not act as a restraint.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
880.2400
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.2400 Bed-patient monitor

§ 880.2400 Bed-patient monitor.

(a) Identification. A bed-patient monitor is a battery-powered device placed under a mattress and used to indicate by an alarm or other signal when a patient attempts to leave the bed.

(b) Classification. 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 § 880.9.

[45 FR 69682, Oct. 21, 1980, as amended at 59 FR 63010, Dec. 7, 1994; 66 FR 38803, July 25, 2001]

Fall Prevention Alarm/Sensor Attached Only

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
This fall-prevention alarm/sensor works only when it is attached to a person. It attaches to a person usually by a clip or belt .
Physical State
This fall prevention alarm attaches to a person's body or clothing. A nurse call interface provides dual staff notification or enables the in-room alarm to be silenced.
Technical Method
The alarm activates when the clip (alarm cord) disconnects from the alarm. This alarm may be connected to the Nurse Call System. If the alarm is connected to the hospital's Nurse Call System, the nurse call station signal activates. This device may also use an AC-power adaptor to power the alarm instead of batteries. The adaptor does not charge the batteries.
Target Area
The device can be used only when it is attached to the person. If attached to the person, it is attached to a person's clothing by use of the clip or it is worn around a person's waist with the supplied belt. It is not to be used on the head or neck areas. If the belt is used, the belt is applied around the person's waist. The belt is not looped around or through any chair, bed or furniture, so it does not act as a restraint.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
880.2400
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.2400 Bed-patient monitor

§ 880.2400 Bed-patient monitor.

(a) Identification. A bed-patient monitor is a battery-powered device placed under a mattress and used to indicate by an alarm or other signal when a patient attempts to leave the bed.

(b) Classification. 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 § 880.9.

[45 FR 69682, Oct. 21, 1980, as amended at 59 FR 63010, Dec. 7, 1994; 66 FR 38803, July 25, 2001]