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Catheter, Percutaneous, Cutting/Scoring

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
To reduce vascular stenosis by dilatation and apposition of the cutting/scoring surfaces to the stenotic material
Physical State
Cutting/scoring catheters are usually comprised of flexible polymers for the catheter body and a compliant polymer for the balloon. The cutting/scoring elements are usually metal.
Technical Method
The device is typically placed using a guidewire and guiding catheter. The active end is typically expanded and the cutting/scoring surfaces are apposed to the vessel wall to cause cracking or breaking of the stenosis.
Target Area
Peripheral arteries and arteriovenous dialysis fistulae
Regulation Medical Specialty
Cardiovascular
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
870.1250
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 870.1250 Percutaneous catheter

§ 870.1250 Percutaneous catheter.

(a) Identification. A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.

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

Catheter, Percutaneous, Cutting/Scoring

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
To reduce vascular stenosis by dilatation and apposition of the cutting/scoring surfaces to the stenotic material
Physical State
Cutting/scoring catheters are usually comprised of flexible polymers for the catheter body and a compliant polymer for the balloon. The cutting/scoring elements are usually metal.
Technical Method
The device is typically placed using a guidewire and guiding catheter. The active end is typically expanded and the cutting/scoring surfaces are apposed to the vessel wall to cause cracking or breaking of the stenosis.
Target Area
Peripheral arteries and arteriovenous dialysis fistulae
Regulation Medical Specialty
Cardiovascular
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
870.1250
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 870.1250 Percutaneous catheter

§ 870.1250 Percutaneous catheter.

(a) Identification. A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.

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