# Esophageal Protection Device For Use In Percutaneous Cardiac Catheter Ablation Procedures, Mechanical Deviation
> **Product code: QXU** · Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required) · Cardiovascular · 21 CFR 870.5710
## Classification
- **FDA Product Code:** QXU
- **Device class:** Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required)
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.5710
- **Review panel:** CV
- **Medical specialty:** Cardiovascular
- **Submission type:** 1
- **GMP exempt:** N
- **Life sustaining:** N
- **Implant:** N
- **Third-party review:** N
## Definition

This device is placed in the lumen of the esophagus to reduce the likelihood of esophageal injury or   a specific adverse event during cardiac ablation procedures. The device uses mechanical means to   deviate the esophagus away from the source of ablation energy

## Market data
- **Cleared 510(k) submissions:** 2
- **Registered establishments:** 2
## Source
- [FDA Device Classification](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpcd/classification.cfm?ID=QXU)
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