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Permanent Defibrillator Electrodes

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Permanent defibrillator electrodes are used with compatible implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac rhythm therapy-defibrillators (CRT-D) to sense the cardiac rhythm and to deliver high energy therapy to the heart when tachycardia is detected. Some transvenous models can also be used for pacing the right ventricle.
Physical State
The device is a flexible, insulated electrical conductor with one end designed to make a secure connection to an ICD or CRT-D and the other end located in a position which directs defibrillation energy to the heart
Technical Method
Used as part of an implantable defibrillation system.
Target Area
Makes contact with the heart (endocardial or myocardial tissue) or is located in a proximity and orientation that creates a vector for defibrillation energy to the heart.
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
Yes
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code NVY to any particular section of the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). There are multiple reasons why this might be the case:

  • The product code was created for a class III submission that does not follow the normal PMN or PMA path - e.g., for a device that falls under HDE (Humanitarian Device Exemption) or EUA (Emergency Use Authorization).
  • The FDA has generated the product code for an existing Class III device, as a result of a PMA supplement that modifies the device in a way that it can't fit under the existing product code originally assigned
  • The product code was created for internal use at the FDA, and not for classification or regulatory-related purposes.

Permanent Defibrillator Electrodes

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Permanent defibrillator electrodes are used with compatible implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac rhythm therapy-defibrillators (CRT-D) to sense the cardiac rhythm and to deliver high energy therapy to the heart when tachycardia is detected. Some transvenous models can also be used for pacing the right ventricle.
Physical State
The device is a flexible, insulated electrical conductor with one end designed to make a secure connection to an ICD or CRT-D and the other end located in a position which directs defibrillation energy to the heart
Technical Method
Used as part of an implantable defibrillation system.
Target Area
Makes contact with the heart (endocardial or myocardial tissue) or is located in a proximity and orientation that creates a vector for defibrillation energy to the heart.
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
Yes
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code NVY to any particular section of the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). There are multiple reasons why this might be the case:

  • The product code was created for a class III submission that does not follow the normal PMN or PMA path - e.g., for a device that falls under HDE (Humanitarian Device Exemption) or EUA (Emergency Use Authorization).
  • The FDA has generated the product code for an existing Class III device, as a result of a PMA supplement that modifies the device in a way that it can't fit under the existing product code originally assigned
  • The product code was created for internal use at the FDA, and not for classification or regulatory-related purposes.