21 CFR 878.5910 — Tourniquet, Pneumatic
General, Plastic Surgery (SU) · Part 878 Subpart F—Therapeutic Devices · § 878.5910
Identification
A pneumatic tourniquet is an air-powered device consisting of a pressure-regulating unit, connecting tubing, and an inflatable cuff. The cuff is intended to be wrapped around a patient's limb and inflated to reduce or totally occlude circulation during surgery.
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 § 878.9.
Product Codes
| Product Code | Device Name | Class | Devices | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCY | Tourniquet, Pneumatic | 1 | 34 | |
| QGX | General Use Pneumatic Tourniquet | 1 | 0 |