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Pill Crusher/Cutter

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A device used to cut or crush medication to aid in consumption. The device is intended to only be used with medications that are labeled as acceptable for crushing or cutting.
Physical State
The device is aluminum/stainless steel with a handle, linkage arm, and anvil that are connected to pivot points by steel pins.
Technical Method
Cutting and/or crushing.
Target Area
Pill
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
880.6430
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.6430 Liquid medication dispenser

§ 880.6430 Liquid medication dispenser.

(a) Identification. A Liquid medication dispenser is a device intended for medical purposes that is used to issue a measured amount of liquid medication.

(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. The device is also exempt from the current good manufacturing practice requirements of the quality system regulation in part 820 of this chapter, with the exception of § 820.180, with respect to general requirements concerning records, and § 820.198, with respect to complaint files.

[45 FR 69682, Oct. 21, 1980, as amended at 66 FR 38806, July 25, 2001]

Pill Crusher/Cutter

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A device used to cut or crush medication to aid in consumption. The device is intended to only be used with medications that are labeled as acceptable for crushing or cutting.
Physical State
The device is aluminum/stainless steel with a handle, linkage arm, and anvil that are connected to pivot points by steel pins.
Technical Method
Cutting and/or crushing.
Target Area
Pill
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
880.6430
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.6430 Liquid medication dispenser

§ 880.6430 Liquid medication dispenser.

(a) Identification. A Liquid medication dispenser is a device intended for medical purposes that is used to issue a measured amount of liquid medication.

(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. The device is also exempt from the current good manufacturing practice requirements of the quality system regulation in part 820 of this chapter, with the exception of § 820.180, with respect to general requirements concerning records, and § 820.198, with respect to complaint files.

[45 FR 69682, Oct. 21, 1980, as amended at 66 FR 38806, July 25, 2001]