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Pulse Generator, Sorin Model DL-1

by Bentley Laboratories, Inc.

510(k) K780897

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None found

in data synced 22 Oct 2026

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK780897 Date6 Dec 1978ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

No FDA recalls found in the data synced 22 Oct 2026.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

Full name
Generator, Pulse, Sorin Model Dl-1
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

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

The Pulse Generator, Sorin Model DL-1 is an Implantable Pacemaker Pulse-Generator, a Class III medical device designed to deliver electrical impulses to regulate heart rhythm in patients with bradycardia or other cardiac conduction disorders. It is intended for permanent implantation and provides consistent pacing to maintain proper cardiac function when the heart’s natural electrical system is compromised.

This device is supplied sterile and intended for single-use implantation by qualified healthcare professionals in controlled clinical settings. It is classified under FDA regulation 870.3610 and holds a Traditional 510(k) clearance (K780897) as substantially equivalent to a predicate device. The Model DL-1 is a legacy cardiovascular implant, with no active manufacturing or regulatory updates beyond its 1978 clearance.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 18 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

  • What is the primary clinical purpose of the Sorin Model DL-1 Pulse Generator and how does it function in patients?

    The Sorin Model DL-1 Pulse Generator is designed to treat patients with bradycardia or cardiac conduction disorders by delivering consistent electrical impulses to regulate heart rhythm. It is intended for permanent implantation to compensate when the heart’s natural electrical system fails, ensuring proper cardiac function through controlled pacing.

  • Is this device intended for reuse or single-use, and how should it be handled before implantation?

    The Sorin Model DL-1 is supplied sterile and intended for single-use only after implantation. It must be handled in a controlled clinical setting by qualified healthcare professionals, adhering to sterile procedures to maintain its integrity before use.

  • What regulatory pathway was followed for this device, and what does its classification as a Class III device imply?

    The Sorin Model DL-1 received a Traditional 510(k) clearance (K780897) under FDA regulation 870.3610, classified as substantially equivalent to a predicate device. As a Class III device, it was reviewed by the Cardiovascular (CV) Advisory Committee due to its role in life-sustaining or supporting functions, ensuring rigorous evaluation of safety and effectiveness.

  • Is this device still actively manufactured or supported by the manufacturer?

    The Sorin Model DL-1 is a legacy device with no active manufacturing or regulatory updates since its 1978 clearance. While it remains listed in FDA registries, it is no longer produced or supported by Bentley Laboratories, Inc., and should be used with caution in clinical settings.