NPT — Aortic Valve, Prosthesis, Percutaneously Delivered Class III

FDA Device Classification

FDA product code NPT covers "Aortic Valve, Prosthesis, Percutaneously Delivered", a Class III medical device. Submissions are reviewed by the Unknown panel. Devices under this code are implants.

Classification Details

Product Code
NPT
Device Class
Class III
Regulation Number
Submission Type
Review Panel
CV
Medical Specialty
Unknown
Implant
Yes

Definition

To replace a patient's aortic heart valve. They are different from the classified device (heart valves) in that they are placed percutaneously and do not require open chest surgery or a cardiotomy for placement.