Hydrogel Spacer
OVB is the FDA product code for Hydrogel Spacer, a class II device type, regulated under 21 CFR 892.5725. FDA's definition for this code reads: "The perirectal spacer is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of the perirectal spacer to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. The perirectal spacer is composed of...". As of , FDA records hold 7 510(k) clearances under this code, the most recent dated , and 2 recalls.
Classification record
- Product code
- OVB
- Device name
- Hydrogel Spacer
- FDA definition
- The perirectal spacer is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of the perirectal spacer to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. The perirectal spacer is composed of biodegradable material and maintains space for the entire course of prostate radiotherapy treatment and is completely absorbed by the patient’s body over time.
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 892.5725
- Device class
- Class II
- Review panel
- Radiology
- Submission type
- 510(k)
- Implant
- No
- Life sustaining or supporting
- No
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- No
- Ingested clearances
- 8
- Ingested recalls
- 2
Clearances, product code OVB
By decision yearShow the numbers
| Year | Clearances |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Applicants with the most clearances
Product code OVB| Applicant | Clearances |
|---|---|
| Augmenix, Inc. | 3 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 2 |
| Bioprotect Ltd. | 1 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 |
| Palette Life Sciences | 1 |
Companies listing this code with FDA
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