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§ 868.5895 Continuous ventilator.

21 CFR 868.5895

Citation21 CFR 868.5895
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§ 868.5895 Continuous ventilator.

(a) Identification. A continuous ventilator (respirator) is a device intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. Adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators are included in this generic type of device.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).