K Number
K972153
Device Name
ALTERNATING PRESSURE AIR FLOTATION MATTRESS
Date Cleared
1997-07-31

(52 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5550
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
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§ 880.5550 Alternating pressure air flotation mattress.

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Identification. An alternating pressure air flotation mattress is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a mattress with multiple air cells that can be filled and emptied in an alternating pattern by an associated control unit to provide regular, frequent, and automatic changes in the distribution of body pressure. The device is used to prevent and treat decubitus ulcers (bed sores).(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 880.9.

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