21 CFR 878.5040
§ 878.5040 Suction lipoplasty system.
United States · 21 CFR — Food and Drugs · Status: effective
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- 21 CFR 878.5040, § 878.5040 Suction lipoplasty system, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/90481
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(a) Identification. A suction lipoplasty system is a device intended for aesthetic body contouring. The device consists of a powered suction pump (containing a microbial filter on the exhaust and a microbial in-line filter in the connecting tubing between the collection bottle and the safety trap), collection bottle, cannula, and connecting tube. The microbial filters, tubing, collection bottle, and cannula must be capable of being changed between patients. The powered suction pump has a motor with a minimum of 1/3 horsepower, a variable vacuum range from 0 to 29.9 inches of mercury, vacuum control valves to regulate the vacuum with accompanying vacuum gauges, a single or double rotary vane (with or without oil), a single or double diaphragm, a single or double piston, and a safety trap.
(b) Classification. Class II (special controls). Consensus standards and labeling restrictions.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.