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Air-Handling Apparatus Accessory

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An air-handling apparatus accessory is a supplementary device that is intended to be used with an air-handling apparatus for a surgical operating room. This device provides an interface between the components of the device or can be used to switch electrical power. This generic type of device includes fittings, adapters, couplers, remote switches, and footswitches.
Physical State
The accessory are made from metal or hard plastic that are either located within the parent device or on the peripheral of the parent device.
Technical Method
The accessory devices provide an interface between the components of the parent device. These devices are much less complex in nature than the parent device or other components which provide the surgical exhaust mechanism or conduit.
Target Area
NA
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
878.5080
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.5080 Air-handling apparatus accessory

§ 878.5080 Air-handling apparatus accessory.

(a) Identification. An air-handling apparatus accessory is a supplementary device that is intended to be used with an air-handling apparatus for a surgical operating room. This device provides an interface between the components of the device or can be used to switch electrical power. This generic type of device includes fittings, adapters, couplers, remote switches, and footswitches.

(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 § 878.9.

[84 FR 14870, Apr. 12, 2019]

Air-Handling Apparatus Accessory

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An air-handling apparatus accessory is a supplementary device that is intended to be used with an air-handling apparatus for a surgical operating room. This device provides an interface between the components of the device or can be used to switch electrical power. This generic type of device includes fittings, adapters, couplers, remote switches, and footswitches.
Physical State
The accessory are made from metal or hard plastic that are either located within the parent device or on the peripheral of the parent device.
Technical Method
The accessory devices provide an interface between the components of the parent device. These devices are much less complex in nature than the parent device or other components which provide the surgical exhaust mechanism or conduit.
Target Area
NA
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
878.5080
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.5080 Air-handling apparatus accessory

§ 878.5080 Air-handling apparatus accessory.

(a) Identification. An air-handling apparatus accessory is a supplementary device that is intended to be used with an air-handling apparatus for a surgical operating room. This device provides an interface between the components of the device or can be used to switch electrical power. This generic type of device includes fittings, adapters, couplers, remote switches, and footswitches.

(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 § 878.9.

[84 FR 14870, Apr. 12, 2019]