Browse hierarchy: [Physical Medicine (PM)](/submissions/PM) → [Subpart D — Physical Medicine Prosthetic Devices](/submissions/PM/subpart-d%E2%80%94physical-medicine-prosthetic-devices) → [21 CFR 890.3025](/submissions/PM/subpart-d%E2%80%94physical-medicine-prosthetic-devices/890.3025) → IPM — Cover, Limb

# IPM · Cover, Limb

_Physical Medicine · 21 CFR 890.3025 · Class 1_

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## Overview

- **Product Code:** IPM
- **Device Name:** Cover, Limb
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 890.3025](/submissions/PM/subpart-d%E2%80%94physical-medicine-prosthetic-devices/890.3025)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [Physical Medicine](/submissions/PM)
- **GMP exempt:** yes

## Identification

A prosthetic and orthotic accessory is a device intended for medical purposes to support, protect, or aid in the use of a cast, orthosis (brace), or prosthesis. Examples of prosthetic and orthotic accessories include the following: A pelvic support band and belt, a cast shoe, a cast bandage, a limb cover, a prosthesis alignment device, a postsurgical pylon, a transverse rotator, and a temporary training splint.

## 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 § 890.9. The device is also 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.

## Recent Cleared Devices (6 of 6)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K872488](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-d%E2%80%94physical-medicine-prosthetic-devices/IPM/K872488.md) | ELASTO-GEL CAST & SPLINT PADS | Southwest Technologies, Inc. | Sep 21, 1987 | SN |
| [K823399](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-d%E2%80%94physical-medicine-prosthetic-devices/IPM/K823399.md) | COVER LIMB | Orthopedic Systems, Inc. | Nov 29, 1982 | SESE |
| [K801627](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-d%E2%80%94physical-medicine-prosthetic-devices/IPM/K801627.md) | COVER, LIMB | The Owenby Co. | Jul 28, 1980 | SESE |
| [K780905](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-d%E2%80%94physical-medicine-prosthetic-devices/IPM/K780905.md) | LIMB COVER | Hydro-Med Products, Inc. | Aug 14, 1978 | SESE |
| [K770223](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-d%E2%80%94physical-medicine-prosthetic-devices/IPM/K770223.md) | HEAVY FOAM HEEL & ELBOW PROTECTORS | Robert R. Moore | Feb 23, 1977 | SESE |
| [K761114](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-d%E2%80%94physical-medicine-prosthetic-devices/IPM/K761114.md) | FOAM SLIPPERS | Fred Sammons, Inc. | Dec 2, 1976 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Fred Sammons, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Hydro-Med Products, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Orthopedic Systems, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Robert R. Moore — 1 clearance
- Southwest Technologies, Inc. — 1 clearance

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