# Barrier, Adhesion, Cardiovascular
> **Product code: OBD** · Class III — High Risk (PMA approval required, life-sustaining) · Unknown · —
## Classification
- **FDA Product Code:** OBD
- **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:** N
- **Implant:** Y
- **Third-party review:** N
## Definition

Indicated to reduce the incidence, severity or extent of adhesions/tissue attachment in cardiovascular surgery by providing a plane of dissection or mechanical barrier between opposing surfaces of tissue and/or devices.  Intended for use in cardiac surgery to prevent or reduce adhesions, and facilitate reoperation in patients who are anticipated to need staged cardiovascular surgeries or repeat procedures in the thoracic region.

## Market data
- **Cleared 510(k) submissions:** 0
- **Registered establishments:** 1
## Source
- [FDA Device Classification](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpcd/classification.cfm?ID=OBD)
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