K Number
K955552
Date Cleared
1996-01-05

(31 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.5910
Panel
SU
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
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§ 878.5910 Pneumatic tourniquet.

(a)
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.(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.