Active Implantable Bone Conduction Hearing System
PFO is the FDA product code for Active Implantable Bone Conduction Hearing System, a class II device type, regulated under 21 CFR 874.3340. FDA's definition for this code reads: "An active implantable bone conduction hearing system is a prescription device consisting of an implanted transducer, implanted electronics components, and an audio processor. The active implantable bone conduction hearing system is intended to compensate for conductive or mixed hearing losses by conveying amplified...". As of , FDA records hold 12 510(k) clearances under this code, the most recent dated , and no recalls.
Classification record
- Product code
- PFO
- Device name
- Active Implantable Bone Conduction Hearing System
- FDA definition
- An active implantable bone conduction hearing system is a prescription device consisting of an implanted transducer, implanted electronics components, and an audio processor. The active implantable bone conduction hearing system is intended to compensate for conductive or mixed hearing losses by conveying amplified acoustic signals to the cochlea via mechanical vibrations on the skull bone.
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 874.3340
- Device class
- Class II
- Review panel
- Ear, Nose, Throat
- Submission type
- 510(k)
- Implant
- Yes
- Life sustaining or supporting
- No
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- No
- Ingested clearances
- 12
- Ingested recalls
- 0
Clearances, product code PFO
By decision yearShow the numbers
| Year | Clearances |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Applicants with the most clearances
Product code PFO| Applicant | Clearances |
|---|---|
| Cochlear Americas | 5 |
| Med-el Elektromedizinische Geraete, GmbH | 5 |
| Cochlear Ltd | 1 |
| Oticon Medical AB | 1 |
Companies listing this code with FDA
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