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# CARPENTIER-EDWARDS PHYSIO ANNULOPLASTY RING (K926138)

_Baxter Healthcare Corp · KRH · Jun 22, 1993 · Cardiovascular · SESP_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Baxter Healthcare Corp
- **Product Code:** [KRH](/submissions/CV/subpart-d%E2%80%94cardiovascular-prosthetic-devices/KRH.md)
- **Decision Date:** Jun 22, 1993
- **Decision:** SESP
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.3800
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular

## Regulatory Identification

An annuloplasty ring is a rigid or flexible ring implanted around the mitral or tricuspid heart valve for reconstructive treatment of valvular insufficiency.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Guidance for Annuloplasty Rings 510(k) Submissions.”

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