{"data":{"id":"us/21-cfr-872.4840","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"21 CFR 872.4840","heading":"Rotary scaler.","body":"(a) Identification. A rotary scaler is an abrasive device intended to be attached to a powered handpiece to remove calculus deposits from teeth during dental cleaning and periodontal (gum) therapy.\n(b) Classification. Class II.","path":["Title 21—Food and Drugs","CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","SUBCHAPTER H—MEDICAL DEVICES","PART 872—DENTAL DEVICES","Subpart E—Surgical Devices"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-21.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:47Z","sha256":"82807e271aa4ca345f292e52eee3e6b670d0e2d9a85ecdef1e8868dacb6306cb","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/21-cfr-872.4770","next":"us/21-cfr-872.4850"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}