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Vagus Nerve Stimulator For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Implantable vagus nerve stimulator for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Physical State
Small implanted stimulator module directly placed in contact with the vagus nerve surface, and a wireless charging/programming unit that externally communicates with the implanted component. Software application also used to configure the wireless charger/programmer
Technical Method
Applies electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve in order to activate an immune system reflex and stop inflammatory processes
Target Area
On the vagus nerve in the neck, and the external neck surface for charger/programming component
Review Panel
Neurology
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code SFJ 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.

Vagus Nerve Stimulator For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Implantable vagus nerve stimulator for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Physical State
Small implanted stimulator module directly placed in contact with the vagus nerve surface, and a wireless charging/programming unit that externally communicates with the implanted component. Software application also used to configure the wireless charger/programmer
Technical Method
Applies electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve in order to activate an immune system reflex and stop inflammatory processes
Target Area
On the vagus nerve in the neck, and the external neck surface for charger/programming component
Review Panel
Neurology
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code SFJ 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.