[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: 21CFR890.5110]

[Page 506]
 
                        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 F--Physical Medicine Therapeutic Devices
 
Sec. 890.5110  Paraffin bath.

    (a) Identification. A paraffin bath is a device intended for medical 
purposes that consists of a tub to be filled with liquid paraffin (wax) 
and maintained at an elevated temperature in which the patient's 
appendages (e.g., hands or fingers) are placed to relieve pain and 
stiffness.
    (b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).