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# HCD · Cannula, Ventricular

_Neurology · 21 CFR 882.4060 · Class 1_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/HCD

## Overview

- **Product Code:** HCD
- **Device Name:** Cannula, Ventricular
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 882.4060](/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/882.4060)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [Neurology](/submissions/NE)

## Identification

A ventricular cannula is a device used to puncture the ventricles of the brain for aspiration or for injection. This device is frequently referred to as a ventricular needle.

## Classification Rationale

Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 882.9.

## Recent Cleared Devices (3 of 3)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K150660](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/HCD/K150660.md) | Alcyone MEMS Cannula (AMC) System | Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc. | Apr 16, 2015 | SESE |
| [K102101](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/HCD/K102101.md) | SURGIVISION MR COMPATIBLE VENTRICULAR CANNULA | Surgivision, Inc. | Jan 26, 2011 | SESE |
| [K920088](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/HCD/K920088.md) | CAMINO VENTRICULAR NEEDLE | Camino Laboratories, Inc. | May 1, 1992 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Camino Laboratories, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Surgivision, Inc. — 1 clearance

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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/HCD](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/HCD)

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