177 devices · GMDN 45418
Cardiac defect occluders are small, implantable devices designed to close abnormal openings in the heart, such as atrial or ventricular septal defects, patent foramen ovale, or patent ductus arteriosus. Deployed via a catheter, these mesh-like devices expand within the heart to seal the defect, restoring normal blood flow and reducing risks like arrhythmias or heart failure.
These devices are typically regulated as implantable medical devices, with classification and supply rules varying by jurisdiction. They may include both the occluder itself and disposable delivery systems, requiring compliance with safety and performance standards for minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
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