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Agent, Absorbable Hemostatic, Collagen With Polymeric Additives

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An absorbable hemostatic agent or dressing is a device intended to produce hemostasis by accelerating the clotting process of blood.
Physical State
gelatin based patch/mesh impregnated with polymeric agents
Technical Method
mechanical tamponade
Target Area
liver
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
Regulation Number
878.4490
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4490 Absorbable hemostatic agent and dressing

§ 878.4490 Absorbable hemostatic agent and dressing.

(a) Identification. An absorbable hemostatic agent or dressing is a device intended to produce hemostasis by accelerating the clotting process of blood. It is absorbable.

(b) Classification. Class III.

(c) Date PMA or notice of completion of a PDP is required. As of May 28, 1976, an approval under section 515 of the act is required before this device may be commercially distributed. See § 878.3.

Agent, Absorbable Hemostatic, Collagen With Polymeric Additives

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An absorbable hemostatic agent or dressing is a device intended to produce hemostasis by accelerating the clotting process of blood.
Physical State
gelatin based patch/mesh impregnated with polymeric agents
Technical Method
mechanical tamponade
Target Area
liver
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
Regulation Number
878.4490
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4490 Absorbable hemostatic agent and dressing

§ 878.4490 Absorbable hemostatic agent and dressing.

(a) Identification. An absorbable hemostatic agent or dressing is a device intended to produce hemostasis by accelerating the clotting process of blood. It is absorbable.

(b) Classification. Class III.

(c) Date PMA or notice of completion of a PDP is required. As of May 28, 1976, an approval under section 515 of the act is required before this device may be commercially distributed. See § 878.3.