868.5270—Breathing system heater.
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
        
        (a) Identification.
         A breathing system heater is a device that is intended to warm breathing gases before they enter a patient's airway. The device may include a temperature controller.
     
    
        
        (b) Classification.
         Class II (performance standards).