CFR › Title 21 › Part 868 › §868.573021 CFR §868.5730Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(a)Identification. A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patient's trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.(b)Classification. Class II (performance standards).