§882.5810. External functional neuromuscular stimulator.
21 C.F.R. § 882.5810
Identification. An external functional neuromuscular stimulator is an electrical stimulator that uses external electrodes for stimulating muscles in the leg and ankle of partially paralyzed patients (e.g., after stroke) to provide flexion of the foot and thus improve the patient's gait.
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 351, 360, 360c, 360e, 360j, 360 l, 371.
Source
Source: 44 FR 51730, Sept. 4, 1979, unless otherwise noted.