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21 CFR §872.5550

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  1. (a)Identification. A teething ring is a divice intended for use by infants for medical purposes to soothe gums during the teething process.
  2. (b)
    1. (1)Classification. Class I if the teething ring does not contain a fluid, such as water. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter.
    2. (2)Class II (special controls) if the teething ring contains a fluid, such as water. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 872.9.