Pulse Generator, Bipolar 3608
510(k) K770881
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK770881 | Date20 Jun 1977 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- Full name
- Generator, Pulse, Bipolar 3608
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- DXY
- Device Class
- Class III
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 870.3610
- Advisory Committee
- Cardiovascular
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 18 Sep 2026
This device is an Implantable Pacemaker Pulse-Generator, classified under FDA regulation 870.3610. It delivers electrical impulses to regulate heart rhythm in patients with bradycardia or other cardiac conduction disorders, ensuring consistent cardiac pacing through bipolar electrode stimulation.
The Pulse Generator, Bipolar 3608 is intended for surgical implantation and is classified as a Class III medical device under FDA guidelines. It was granted FDA 510(k) clearance (K770881) in 1977 as substantially equivalent to predicate devices, with no explicit mention of sterility, reusability, or MRI safety in the available data. Supplied as a single-use implantable component, it requires sterile handling and proper surgical implantation by qualified personnel.
Other devices from Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 18 Sep 2026
What is the primary clinical purpose of the GENERATOR, PULSE, BIPOLAR 3608, and how does it function within the body?
The GENERATOR, PULSE, BIPOLAR 3608 is an implantable pacemaker designed to regulate heart rhythm in patients with bradycardia or cardiac conduction disorders. It delivers electrical impulses through bipolar electrode stimulation to maintain consistent cardiac pacing, ensuring the heart beats at a proper rate.
Is this device intended for single-use or can it be reused after implantation?
The GENERATOR, PULSE, BIPOLAR 3608 is explicitly described as a single-use implantable component. It is intended for surgical implantation by qualified personnel and requires sterile handling, meaning it is not designed for reuse.
What type of regulatory clearance does this device hold, and when was it granted?
This device holds FDA 510(k) clearance (K770881) and was granted as substantially equivalent to predicate devices in 1977. The clearance was issued under the traditional review pathway, with the decision made on June 20, 1977.
How should the GENERATOR, PULSE, BIPOLAR 3608 be handled during and after surgical implantation?
Due to its classification as a single-use implantable device, the GENERATOR, PULSE, BIPOLAR 3608 must be handled under sterile conditions during surgery. It is intended for permanent implantation by qualified medical personnel, so post-implantation handling involves standard medical device management protocols for implanted devices.
What is the manufacturer’s address for the GENERATOR, PULSE, BIPOLAR 3608?
The manufacturer, Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., is located at 4221 Richmond Rd., NW, Walker, MI 49534, USA. This address is provided in the regulatory filing data.