NPU · Class III — High Risk (PMA approval required, life-sustaining) · Unknown
Classification
FDA Product Code
NPU
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
These devices are intended to replace a patient's mitral heart valve. They are different from the classified device (heart valves) in that they are placed percutaniously and do not require open chest surgery or a cardiotomy for placement.