NRV — Implantable Radio Frequency Transponder System Class II

FDA Device Classification

FDA product code NRV covers "Implantable Radio Frequency Transponder System", a Class II medical device regulated under 21 CFR 880.6300. Submissions are reviewed by the General Hospital panel. Devices under this code are implants. At least 1 recent 510(k) clearance has been granted under this product code.

Classification Details

Product Code
NRV
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
880.6300
Submission Type
Review Panel
HO
Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Implant
Yes

Definition

An implantable microtransponder system intended to facilitate access to identification and health information in humans. It is described as consisting of a small implantable electronic microtransponder, an insertion device (introducer), and an electronic scanner (pocket reader). The microtransponder is a passive device that contains an electronic circuit, which is activated externally by a low-powered radio beam sent by a handheld, battery-powered pocket reader. The microtransponder stores only a unique electronic identification number (id). The id number is used to access a database that provides the implanted person's identity and health information supplied by the patient

Recent 510(k) Clearances

K-NumberApplicantDevice NameDate
DEN040007digital angel corporationVERICHIP HEALTH INFORMATION MICROTRANSPONDER AND POCKET READEROctober 12, 2004