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Midline Catheter

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The catheter is inserted into the peripheral vascular system for infusion of fluids and medications for less than 28 days.
Physical State
Consists of a thin, flexible plastic tube that may have a guide wire inside the catheter to add stiffness to facilitate insertion
Technical Method
The catheter is inserted into the peripheral vascular system for infusion of fluids and medications.
Target Area
The catheter is inserted in the peripheral vascular system (basilic, cephalic, or brachial veins) usually above the antecubital fossa and the tip terminates at or near the axillary area.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5200
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5200 Intravascular catheter

§ 880.5200 Intravascular catheter.

(a) Identification. An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.

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

Midline Catheter

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The catheter is inserted into the peripheral vascular system for infusion of fluids and medications for less than 28 days.
Physical State
Consists of a thin, flexible plastic tube that may have a guide wire inside the catheter to add stiffness to facilitate insertion
Technical Method
The catheter is inserted into the peripheral vascular system for infusion of fluids and medications.
Target Area
The catheter is inserted in the peripheral vascular system (basilic, cephalic, or brachial veins) usually above the antecubital fossa and the tip terminates at or near the axillary area.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5200
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5200 Intravascular catheter

§ 880.5200 Intravascular catheter.

(a) Identification. An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.

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