[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 8]
[Revised as of April 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR890.3700]

[Page 503]
 
                        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. 890.3700  Nonpowered communication system.

    (a) Identification. A nonpowered communication system is a 
mechanical device intended for medical purposes that is used to assist a 
patient in communicating when physical impairment prevents writing, 
telephone use, reading, or talking. Examples of nonpowered 
communications systems include an alphabet board and a page turner.
    (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 Sec. 890.9. The device is 
also exempt from the current good manufacturing practice regulations in 
part 820 of this chapter, with the exception of Sec. 820.180, regarding 
general requirements concerning records and Sec. 820.198, regarding 
complaint files.

[48 FR 53047, Nov. 23, 1983, as amended at 54 FR 25052, June 12, 1989; 
66 FR 38817, July 25, 2001]