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Gastric Emptying Breath Test

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Product Code
Definition
Gastric emptying breath tests are intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and as an aid in the diagnosis of delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis) in adult humans who are symptomatic for gastoparesis.The test system typically utilizes a Mass Spectrometer for the measurement of the ratio of 13CO2 to 12CO2 in breath samples following the ingestion of a 13C-labeled test meal.
Physical State
test kit, mass spectrometerSystem, 13C-labeled test meal, and associated software
Technical Method
Baseline breath samples are collected prior to the administration of test meal. After an overnight fast, the patient consumes a 13C-labeled test meal and post-meal breath samples are collected at multiple time points after meal ingestion. As the meal is digested, 13CO2 is given off in the patient¿s breath. All pre- and post-meal breath samples are collectedand analyzed by a mass spectrometer to determine the ratio of 13CO2/12CO2 in each sample.
Target Area
Breath samples from patients
Review Panel
Toxicology
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code PGE 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.

Gastric Emptying Breath Test

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Gastric emptying breath tests are intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and as an aid in the diagnosis of delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis) in adult humans who are symptomatic for gastoparesis.The test system typically utilizes a Mass Spectrometer for the measurement of the ratio of 13CO2 to 12CO2 in breath samples following the ingestion of a 13C-labeled test meal.
Physical State
test kit, mass spectrometerSystem, 13C-labeled test meal, and associated software
Technical Method
Baseline breath samples are collected prior to the administration of test meal. After an overnight fast, the patient consumes a 13C-labeled test meal and post-meal breath samples are collected at multiple time points after meal ingestion. As the meal is digested, 13CO2 is given off in the patient¿s breath. All pre- and post-meal breath samples are collectedand analyzed by a mass spectrometer to determine the ratio of 13CO2/12CO2 in each sample.
Target Area
Breath samples from patients
Review Panel
Toxicology
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code PGE 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.