PEF · Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required) · General Hospital · 21 CFR 880.5200
Classification
FDA Product Code
PEF
Device class
Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required)
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5200
Review panel
HO
Medical specialty
General Hospital
Submission type
1
GMP exempt
N
Life sustaining
N
Implant
N
Third-party review
N
Definition
The heparin flush in 0.45% sodium chloride is intended to maintain patency of an indwelling intravenous catheter device designed for intermittent injection or infusion therapy or blood sampling. It provides an alternative to clinicians to prevent sodium overload in neonatal patients.