Material, Embolization, Neurovascular, Polymerizing Or Precipitating
NPE is the FDA product code for Material, Embolization, Neurovascular, Polymerizing Or Precipitating, a class III device type. FDA's definition for this code reads: "This is an neurovascular embolization device which is placed in a blood vessel to permanently obstruct blood flow to an aneurysm or other vascular malformation. It is unlike the coil or particulate embolization devices in that it polymerizes or precipitates in situ. Particulate or coil-based embolic agents are...". As of , FDA records hold no 510(k) clearances under this code and one recall.
Classification record
- Product code
- NPE
- Device name
- Material, Embolization, Neurovascular, Polymerizing Or Precipitating
- FDA definition
- This is an neurovascular embolization device which is placed in a blood vessel to permanently obstruct blood flow to an aneurysm or other vascular malformation. It is unlike the coil or particulate embolization devices in that it polymerizes or precipitates in situ. Particulate or coil-based embolic agents are delivered in pre-formed shapes and configurations.
- Device class
- Class III
- Review panel
- Unknown
- Submission type
- PMA
- Implant
- No
- Life sustaining or supporting
- Yes
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- No
- Ingested clearances
- 0
- Ingested recalls
- 1
Companies listing this code with FDA
Companies whose registered establishments list this codeNo registered establishment in MDM’s records lists product code NPE.
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