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Catheter, Pressure Monitoring, Cardiac

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
To measure pressure within the cardiovascular system.
Physical State
Catheter with sensors.
Technical Method
The catheter uses sensors which directly measure the pressure.
Target Area
Cardiovascular system.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Cardiovascular
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
870.1200
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 870.1200 Diagnostic intravascular catheter

§ 870.1200 Diagnostic intravascular catheter.

(a) Identification. An intravascular diagnostic catheter is a device used to record intracardiac pressures, to sample blood, and to introduce substances into the heart and vessels. Included in this generic device are right-heart catheters, left-heart catheters, and angiographic catheters, among others.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

Catheter, Pressure Monitoring, Cardiac

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
To measure pressure within the cardiovascular system.
Physical State
Catheter with sensors.
Technical Method
The catheter uses sensors which directly measure the pressure.
Target Area
Cardiovascular system.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Cardiovascular
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
870.1200
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 870.1200 Diagnostic intravascular catheter

§ 870.1200 Diagnostic intravascular catheter.

(a) Identification. An intravascular diagnostic catheter is a device used to record intracardiac pressures, to sample blood, and to introduce substances into the heart and vessels. Included in this generic device are right-heart catheters, left-heart catheters, and angiographic catheters, among others.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).