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Vessel Guard Or Cover

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
These device types do not include devices whose primary purpose is to minimize the incidence or severity of adhesion formation as a result of vascular surgery. Intended to protect vessels from injury during surgery (not to be confused with wraps, patches or covers intended to facilitate revision surgeries). Indicated to wrap, patch, or cover intended to cover blood vessels.
Physical State
a 2-dimensional material
Technical Method
The material is cut to size, then laid over a blood vessel and sutured/tacked into nearby tissue to keep it from migrating
Target Area
over a blood vessel, typically the aorta during anterior vertebral surgery
Regulation Medical Specialty
Cardiovascular
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
870.3470
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 870.3470 Intracardiac patch or pledget made of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polytetrafluoroethylene

§ 870.3470 Intracardiac patch or pledget made of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polytetrafluoroethylene.

(a) Identification. An intracardiac patch or pledget made of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polytetrafluoroethylene is a fabric device placed in the heart that is used to repair septal defects, for patch grafting, to repair tissue, and to buttress sutures.

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

Vessel Guard Or Cover

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
These device types do not include devices whose primary purpose is to minimize the incidence or severity of adhesion formation as a result of vascular surgery. Intended to protect vessels from injury during surgery (not to be confused with wraps, patches or covers intended to facilitate revision surgeries). Indicated to wrap, patch, or cover intended to cover blood vessels.
Physical State
a 2-dimensional material
Technical Method
The material is cut to size, then laid over a blood vessel and sutured/tacked into nearby tissue to keep it from migrating
Target Area
over a blood vessel, typically the aorta during anterior vertebral surgery
Regulation Medical Specialty
Cardiovascular
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
870.3470
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 870.3470 Intracardiac patch or pledget made of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polytetrafluoroethylene

§ 870.3470 Intracardiac patch or pledget made of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polytetrafluoroethylene.

(a) Identification. An intracardiac patch or pledget made of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polytetrafluoroethylene is a fabric device placed in the heart that is used to repair septal defects, for patch grafting, to repair tissue, and to buttress sutures.

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