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Device face mask within the scope of the face mask and barrier face covering enforcement policy or face mask umbrella eua
Definition Face mask is intended to be worn by general public or healthcare personnel and excludes air purifying respirators. The mask covers the user's nose and mouth and may or may not meet fluid barrier or filtration efficiency levels. The device is either subject to the Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Barrier Face Coverings During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, available at https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/enforcement-policy-face-masks-and-barrier-face-coverings-during-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-public, provided that the device does not create undue risk by following the recommendations for this device type outlined in the guidance, or to the Face Mask Umbrella EUA, available at https://www.fda.gov/media/137121/download
Physical State Solid materials.
Technical Method Physical barrier to materials.
Target Area Nose and mouth
Review Panel General Hospital
Product CodeQKR
Premarket Review Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices (OHT4)
Infection Control and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Devices (DHT4B)
Not Classified Reason Enforcement Discretion
Submission Type Enforcement Discretion
Device Class Not Classified
Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) TPLC Product Code Report
GMP Exempt? Yes
    Note: This device is also exempted from the GMP regulation, except for general requirements concerning records (820.180) and complaint files (820.198), as long as the device is not labeled or otherwise represented as sterile.
Summary Malfunction
Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device? No
Life-Sustain/Support Device? No
Third Party Review Not Third Party Eligible
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