# Heparin Flush In 0.45% Sodium Chloride
> **Product code: 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.

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