QOZ — Barrier Face Covering Within The Scope Of The Face Mask And Barrier Face Covering Enforcement Policy Class N
FDA product code QOZ covers "Barrier Face Covering Within The Scope Of The Face Mask And Barrier Face Covering Enforcement Policy", a Class N medical device. Submissions are reviewed by the Unknown panel.
Classification Details
- Product Code
- QOZ
- Device Class
- Class N
- Regulation Number
- Submission Type
- Review Panel
- HO
- Medical Specialty
- Unknown
- Implant
- No
Definition
A barrier face covering is a product worn on the face, specifically covering at least the wearers nose and mouth, with the primary purpose of providing source control and to provide a degree of particulate filtration to reduce the amount of inhaled particulate matter. The device is subject to the Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Barrier Face Coverings During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, available 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.