[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 8]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR890.3880]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 890--PHYSICAL MEDICINE DEVICES--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart D--Physical Medicine Prosthetic Devices
 
Sec. 890.3880  Special grade wheelchair.

    (a) Identification. A special grade wheelchair is a device with 
wheels that is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to 
persons restricted to a sitting position. It is intended to be used in 
all environments for long-term use, e.g., for paraplegics, 
quadraplegics, and amputees.
    (b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).