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Alfapump System

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The alfapump System is intended for single patient use only in adult patients with refractory or recurrent ascites due to liver cirrhosis. It is indicated for the removal of excess peritoneal fluid from the peritoneal cavity into the bladder, where it can be eliminated through normal urination.
Physical State
Implantable gear pump with catheters and system components, which include Smart Charger and Docking Station, and laptop/notebook to charge and program the implantable pump and wirelessly receive pump data
Technical Method
Uses a implantable, and inductively charged gear pump, with a Peritoneal Catheter and Bladder catheter to remove excess peritoneal fluid from the peritoneal cavity into the bladder, where the fluid can be eliminated through normal urination.
Target Area
abdomen, peritoneal cavity, and bladder
Review Panel
Gastroenterology and Urology
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
Yes
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code SDQ to any particular section of the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). There are multiple reasons why this might be the case:

  • The product code was created for a class III submission that does not follow the normal PMN or PMA path - e.g., for a device that falls under HDE (Humanitarian Device Exemption) or EUA (Emergency Use Authorization).
  • The FDA has generated the product code for an existing Class III device, as a result of a PMA supplement that modifies the device in a way that it can't fit under the existing product code originally assigned
  • The product code was created for internal use at the FDA, and not for classification or regulatory-related purposes.

Alfapump System

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The alfapump System is intended for single patient use only in adult patients with refractory or recurrent ascites due to liver cirrhosis. It is indicated for the removal of excess peritoneal fluid from the peritoneal cavity into the bladder, where it can be eliminated through normal urination.
Physical State
Implantable gear pump with catheters and system components, which include Smart Charger and Docking Station, and laptop/notebook to charge and program the implantable pump and wirelessly receive pump data
Technical Method
Uses a implantable, and inductively charged gear pump, with a Peritoneal Catheter and Bladder catheter to remove excess peritoneal fluid from the peritoneal cavity into the bladder, where the fluid can be eliminated through normal urination.
Target Area
abdomen, peritoneal cavity, and bladder
Review Panel
Gastroenterology and Urology
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
Yes
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code SDQ to any particular section of the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). There are multiple reasons why this might be the case:

  • The product code was created for a class III submission that does not follow the normal PMN or PMA path - e.g., for a device that falls under HDE (Humanitarian Device Exemption) or EUA (Emergency Use Authorization).
  • The FDA has generated the product code for an existing Class III device, as a result of a PMA supplement that modifies the device in a way that it can't fit under the existing product code originally assigned
  • The product code was created for internal use at the FDA, and not for classification or regulatory-related purposes.