NPT · Class III — High Risk (PMA approval required, life-sustaining) · Unknown
Classification
FDA Product Code
NPT
Device class
Class III — High Risk (PMA approval required, life-sustaining)
Regulation
—
Review panel
CV
Medical specialty
Unknown
Submission type
2
GMP exempt
N
Life sustaining
Y
Implant
Y
Third-party review
N
Definition
To replace a patient's aortic heart valve. They are different from the classified device (heart valves) in that they are placed percutaneously and do not require open chest surgery or a cardiotomy for placement.