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Pulse Generator, Permanent, Implantable

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Intended as a permanent implant to deliver pacing pulses and other pacing therapies through pacing leads implanted in the heart.
Physical State
A hermetically sealed outer can (usually metallic) houses electronic circuitry and allows for connection to pacing leads (electrodes).
Technical Method
Used as part of a pacing system that consists of a pulse generator and a lead, and which may also require an external pacemaker programmer.
Target Area
Implanted in the chest or abdomen, and makes contact with cardiac tissue via pacing leads.
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 NVZ 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.

Pulse Generator, Permanent, Implantable

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Intended as a permanent implant to deliver pacing pulses and other pacing therapies through pacing leads implanted in the heart.
Physical State
A hermetically sealed outer can (usually metallic) houses electronic circuitry and allows for connection to pacing leads (electrodes).
Technical Method
Used as part of a pacing system that consists of a pulse generator and a lead, and which may also require an external pacemaker programmer.
Target Area
Implanted in the chest or abdomen, and makes contact with cardiac tissue via pacing leads.
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 NVZ 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.