U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
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All TitlesTitle 21Chapter IPart 870Subpart F - Subpart F—Cardiovascular Therapeutic Devices
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(a) Identification. A patient care suction apparatus is a device used with an intrathoracic catheter to withdraw fluid from the chest during the recovery period following surgery.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).