Anti-Shock Trousers
510(k) K873997
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FDA recalls
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK873997 | Date15 Dec 1987 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- JOW
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 870.5800
- Advisory Committee
- Cardiovascular
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 28 Sep 2026
Anti-shock trousers are a medical device used to treat severe blood loss by applying external pressure to the pelvis, abdomen, and lower body via inflatable air bladders. The device functions as a pneumatic anti-shock garment (PASG) to help stabilize patients in emergency situations.
The trousers are supplied as a reusable unit and include components such as a pump, case, handle, instruction guide, serviceable label, and repair kit. They were cleared by the FDA under 510(k) submission K873997 on December 15, 1987, and are classified as a Class II device under regulation number 870.5800 with product code JOW.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 28 Sep 2026
What is the primary medical use of the anti-shock trousers?
The anti-shock trousers are used to treat severe blood loss by applying external pressure to the pelvis, abdomen, and lower body via inflatable air bladders, functioning as a pneumatic anti-shock garment (PASG) to help stabilize patients in emergency situations.
Are the anti-shock trousers reusable or single-use?
The anti-shock trousers are supplied as a reusable unit, meaning they are designed for multiple uses after proper cleaning and maintenance, as indicated by the inclusion of a serviceable label and repair kit in the supplied components.
What components are included with the anti-shock trousers when supplied?
The anti-shock trousers are supplied as a reusable unit and include a pump, case, handle, instruction guide, serviceable label, and repair kit, which together support the device's operation, maintenance, and longevity in clinical or emergency settings.
What regulatory pathway was used for the anti-shock trousers, and what is their classification?
The anti-shock trousers were cleared by the FDA under a 510(k) submission (K873997) on December 15, 1987, and are classified as a Class II medical device under regulation number 870.5800 with product code JOW, indicating they were found substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device.