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Prosthesis, Tracheal, Preformed/Molded

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The device is intended to provide support to weakened or constricting airway walls.
Physical State
The device is tubular and traditionally made of silicone. Devices can range roughly from 6-14mm in diameter and have lengths as small as 20 mm to lengths as long as 150mm.
Technical Method
The device functions independently providing physical support to the constricting airway.
Target Area
The target area is the tracheobronchial tree
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.3720
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.3720 Tracheal prosthesis

§ 878.3720 Tracheal prosthesis.

(a) Identification. The tracheal prosthesis is a rigid, flexible, or expandable tubular device made of a silicone, metal, or polymeric material that is intended to be implanted to restore the structure and/or function of the trachea or trachealbronchial tree. It may be unbranched or contain one or two branches. The metal tracheal prosthesis may be uncovered or covered with a polymeric material. This device may also include a device delivery system.

(b) Classification. Class II. The special control for this device is FDA's “Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notification Submissions for Esophageal and Tracheal Prostheses.”

[65 FR 17146, Mar. 31, 2000]

Prosthesis, Tracheal, Preformed/Molded

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The device is intended to provide support to weakened or constricting airway walls.
Physical State
The device is tubular and traditionally made of silicone. Devices can range roughly from 6-14mm in diameter and have lengths as small as 20 mm to lengths as long as 150mm.
Technical Method
The device functions independently providing physical support to the constricting airway.
Target Area
The target area is the tracheobronchial tree
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.3720
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.3720 Tracheal prosthesis

§ 878.3720 Tracheal prosthesis.

(a) Identification. The tracheal prosthesis is a rigid, flexible, or expandable tubular device made of a silicone, metal, or polymeric material that is intended to be implanted to restore the structure and/or function of the trachea or trachealbronchial tree. It may be unbranched or contain one or two branches. The metal tracheal prosthesis may be uncovered or covered with a polymeric material. This device may also include a device delivery system.

(b) Classification. Class II. The special control for this device is FDA's “Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notification Submissions for Esophageal and Tracheal Prostheses.”

[65 FR 17146, Mar. 31, 2000]