NPU — Prosthesis, Mitral Valve, Percutaneously Delivered Class III

FDA Device Classification

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

Classification Details

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

Definition

These devices are intended to replace a patient's mitral heart valve. They are different from the classified device (heart valves) in that they are placed percutaniously and do not require open chest surgery or a cardiotomy for placement.