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class 11 medical devices
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class 11 medical devices
by DAWNR, Nov 12, 2004 12:00AM
What qualifies as a class II medical device for the home, to ease respiratory problems? Any product information is appreciated
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Nov 19, 2004 12:00AM
, Nov 19, 2004 12:00AM
Here are some examples of class II medical devices for use in the home to ease respiratory problems:
· bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) is used as a common treatment for sleep apnea by delivering air pressure at 2 levels into the lungs to keep the airways open during sleep;
· continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is used as a common treatment for sleep apnea by delivering continuous air pressure into the lungs to keep the airways open during sleep;
· oxygen concentrator is used to provide oxygen from room air to keep the oxygen blood level adequate;
· therapy vest is used to help clear mucus from the lungs; and
· ventilator is used either to take over breathing or help with breathing.
· bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) is used as a common treatment for sleep apnea by delivering air pressure at 2 levels into the lungs to keep the airways open during sleep;
· continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is used as a common treatment for sleep apnea by delivering continuous air pressure into the lungs to keep the airways open during sleep;
· oxygen concentrator is used to provide oxygen from room air to keep the oxygen blood level adequate;
· therapy vest is used to help clear mucus from the lungs; and
· ventilator is used either to take over breathing or help with breathing.
