FDA PRODUCT CODE · CLASS II
DQA — Oximeter
What these counts are not
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What this classification requires
Every statement below is FDA’s own classification record for this product code, quoted from the device classification field reference. The SPEQ reading beneath each one is SPEQ’s interpretation of what it means for the work, and is not FDA text.
510(K)
SPEQ READINGA premarket notification under 21 CFR Part 807 Subpart E is the route for this code. The submission argues substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate, so the engineering question is which predicate the design can actually be compared against, and the evidence question is what testing supports that comparison.
Class II (moderate to high risk): general controls and special controls
SPEQ READINGSpecial controls are the distinguishing feature: performance standards, guidance documents, patient registries or postmarket surveillance named for the device type. Find the special controls before designing the test plan — they usually name the tests.
Device is eligible for The Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting Program
SPEQ READINGMalfunctions for this code may be reported in periodic summary form rather than as individual MDRs under 21 CFR Part 803. Eligibility is a property of the product code; using it is a decision the manufacturer makes and must be able to justify.
Not exempt due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)/Quality System
SPEQ READINGThe full Quality Management System Regulation (21 CFR 820, incorporating ISO 13485:2016) applies, and is what an FDA inspection of this device will be conducted against.
Device is not implantable
SPEQ READINGNo implant-specific expectations attach from the classification itself.
Device is not used for life sustaining purposes
SPEQ READINGNo life-sustaining designation attaches to this code.
Device is not a candidate for a third party review program
SPEQ READINGFDA reviews any premarket notification for this code directly.
Other product codes under 21 CFR 870.2700
One regulation usually governs several product codes. These share this code’s regulation, and therefore its classification basis.
21 CFR 870.2700 — Oximeter
The classification regulation for this product code, as published by the Office of the Federal Register. This is the regulation text itself — no SPEQ interpretation appears in it.
(a) Identification. An oximeter is a device used to transmit radiation at a known wavelength(s) through blood and to measure the blood oxygen saturation based on the amount of reflected or scattered radiation. It may be used alone or in conjunction with a fiberoptic oximeter catheter.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).
Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21. 21 CFR is a work of the United States Government and is in the public domain. SPEQ read this section on October 21, 2026. CFR is amended continuously, so verify against the source before acting on it: read 21 CFR 870.2700 on eCFR →
Recent clearances
Recent recalls
Values used to calibrate whole blood oximeter instruments were observed to be higher than normal, which may result in incorrect patient results where oxygen levels are higher than actual results, which may lead to patient care mismanagement requiring medical intervention.
Due to oximeters not having FDA market approval or clearance to distribute in the U.S.
Due to oximeters not having FDA market approval or clearance to distribute in the U.S.
These sensors were manufactured with incompatible configurations. This could result in sensors that will provide either no readings or inaccurate readings for the SpCO and SpMet parameters.
Nonin Medical is conducting a recall of certain regional oximetry sensors and associated products. They have received reports of signal loss during use of our shortcabled regional oximetry sensors with diaphoretic patients. No injury or illness have been reported.
Firm has identified a small number of Oximetry Cables with crossed-internal wires. The effect on performance when these wires are crossed is that when a low SpO2 value is measured, a high SpO2 value would be displayed on the monitoring device. Additionally when a high SpO2 value is measured, a low
Unit may overestimate Sp02 levels in a high humidity environment.
Unit may overestimate Sp02 levels in a high humidity environment.
Source: FDA device classification, 510(k)/PMA, and recall datasets. Recall entries count distinct FDA recall numbers, so one recall event affecting several products appears as several entries. Browse every product code SPEQ tracks →