CFR › Title 21 › Part 868 › §868.587021 CFR §868.5870Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(a)Identification. A nonrebreathing valve is a one-way valve that directs breathing gas flow to the patient and vents exhaled gases into the atmosphere.(b)Classification. Class II (performance standards).