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Shunt, Peritoneal

Page Type
Product Code
Regulation Medical Specialty
Gastroenterology and Urology
Review Panel
Gastroenterology and Urology
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
876.5955
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 876.5955 Peritoneo-venous shunt

§ 876.5955 Peritoneo-venous shunt.

(a) Identification. A peritoneo-venous shunt is an implanted device that consists of a catheter and a pressure activated one-way valve. The catheter is implanted with one end in the peritoneal cavity and the other in a large vein. This device enables ascitic fluid in the peritoneal cavity to flow into the venous system for the treatment of intractable ascites.

(b) Classification. Class II. The special controls for this device are FDA's:

(1) “Use of International Standard ISO 10993 ‘Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices—Part I: Evaluation and Testing,’ ”

(2) “510(k) Sterility Review Guidance of 2/12/90 (K90-1),” and

(3) Backflow specification and testing to prevent reflux of blood into the shunt.

[48 FR 53023, Nov. 23, 1983, as amended at 52 FR 17738, May 11, 1987; 65 FR 17145, Mar. 31, 2000]

Shunt, Peritoneal

Page Type
Product Code
Regulation Medical Specialty
Gastroenterology and Urology
Review Panel
Gastroenterology and Urology
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
876.5955
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 876.5955 Peritoneo-venous shunt

§ 876.5955 Peritoneo-venous shunt.

(a) Identification. A peritoneo-venous shunt is an implanted device that consists of a catheter and a pressure activated one-way valve. The catheter is implanted with one end in the peritoneal cavity and the other in a large vein. This device enables ascitic fluid in the peritoneal cavity to flow into the venous system for the treatment of intractable ascites.

(b) Classification. Class II. The special controls for this device are FDA's:

(1) “Use of International Standard ISO 10993 ‘Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices—Part I: Evaluation and Testing,’ ”

(2) “510(k) Sterility Review Guidance of 2/12/90 (K90-1),” and

(3) Backflow specification and testing to prevent reflux of blood into the shunt.

[48 FR 53023, Nov. 23, 1983, as amended at 52 FR 17738, May 11, 1987; 65 FR 17145, Mar. 31, 2000]