Blom-Singer Low Pressure Voice Prosthesis
510(k) K842896
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK842896 | Date17 Aug 1984 | StatusActive |
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Specification
- Full name
- Blom-Singer Low Pressure Voice Prosthes
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- EWL
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 874.3730
- Advisory Committee
- Ear, Nose, Throat
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 25 Sep 2026
This device is a laryngeal prosthesis, specifically a voice prosthesis, as defined by its device name and classification. It is designed to restore voice production by directing exhaled air from the trachea through the prosthesis into the esophagus and out through the mouth, following temporary stoma occlusion.
The Blom-Singer Low Pressure Voice Prosthesis was cleared via the FDA 510(k) process under K842896 on August 17, 1984, by American V. Mueller. It is classified as a Class II device under regulation 874.3730, with product code EWL, and is intended for use in ear, nose, and throat applications. The device is supplied as a single unit and is not described as sterile, reusable, or MRI-safe in the provided data.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 25 Sep 2026
What is the Blom-Singer Low Pressure Voice Prosthesis used for?
This device is a laryngeal voice prosthesis designed to restore speech after laryngectomy by allowing exhaled air from the trachea to pass through the prosthesis into the esophagus and out the mouth, following temporary stoma occlusion. It enables tracheoesophageal speech for patients who have undergone total laryngectomy.
How is the Blom-Singer Low Pressure Voice Prosthesis supplied and is it sterile or reusable?
The device is supplied as a single unit per the provided data. It is not described as sterile, reusable, or MRI-safe in the device information. Therefore, it should be treated as a non-sterile, single-use device unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer's labeling, which is not included in this data.
What regulatory pathway was used for the Blom-Singer Low Pressure Voice Prosthesis and when was it cleared?
The Blom-Singer Low Pressure Voice Prosthesis was cleared through the FDA 510(k) process under submission K842896, with a decision date of August 17, 1984. It was found substantially equivalent to a predicate device and is classified as a Class II medical device under regulation 874.3730.