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Peripheral Mechanical Thrombectomy With Aspiration

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
To mechanically disrupt thrombus and/or debris prior to removal from the peripheral vasculature through aspiration.
Physical State
Peripheral catheter
Technical Method
Remove thrombus from peripheral vasculature
Target Area
Peripheral vasculature
Regulation Medical Specialty
Cardiovascular
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
870.5150
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 870.5150 Embolectomy catheter

§ 870.5150 Embolectomy catheter.

(a) Identification. An embolectomy catheter is a balloon-tipped catheter that is used to remove thromboemboli, i.e., blood clots which have migrated in blood vessels from one site in the vascular tree to another.

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

Peripheral Mechanical Thrombectomy With Aspiration

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
To mechanically disrupt thrombus and/or debris prior to removal from the peripheral vasculature through aspiration.
Physical State
Peripheral catheter
Technical Method
Remove thrombus from peripheral vasculature
Target Area
Peripheral vasculature
Regulation Medical Specialty
Cardiovascular
Review Panel
Cardiovascular
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
870.5150
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 870.5150 Embolectomy catheter

§ 870.5150 Embolectomy catheter.

(a) Identification. An embolectomy catheter is a balloon-tipped catheter that is used to remove thromboemboli, i.e., blood clots which have migrated in blood vessels from one site in the vascular tree to another.

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