TransPyloric Shuttle Delivery Device
PMA P180024
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
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Unverified
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA PMAAPPR | NumberP180024 | Date16 Apr 2019 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA PMA Active
Specification
- Full name
- TransPyloric Shuttle/TransPyloric Shuttle Delivery Device
- Generic Name
- IMPLANT, INTRAGASTRIC FOR MORBID OBESITY
- PMA Number
- FDA Product Code
- LTI
- Device Class
- Class III
- Advisory Committee
- Gastroenterology, Urology
- FDA Decision
- APPR Approved
Overview
AI-generated summary, 18 Sep 2026
The TransPyloric Shuttle Delivery Device is an Implant, Intragastric for Morbid Obesity, classified as a Class III medical device. It is designed to assist in weight reduction by creating a physical barrier within the stomach, promoting satiety and reducing food intake in adult patients with obesity.
This device is intended for single-use and is implanted via an endoscopic procedure. It is supplied sterile and requires surgical removal after use. Approved under an FDA Premarket Approval (PMA P180024), it is regulated under the LTI product code and is intended for use in conjunction with dietary and behavioral modification programs in qualifying patients.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 18 Sep 2026
What is the TransPyloric Shuttle Delivery Device used for in clinical practice?
The TransPyloric Shuttle Delivery Device is designed to assist in weight reduction by creating a physical barrier within the stomach of adult patients with obesity. It is intended for use in patients with a BMI between 35.0–40.0 kg/m² or those with a BMI of 30.0–34.9 kg/m² who have obesity-related comorbid conditions. It is meant to be used alongside a structured diet and behavioral modification program to promote satiety and reduce food intake.
Is the TransPyloric Shuttle Delivery Device intended for single-use or reusable applications?
The device is explicitly designed for **single-use only**. After implantation via an endoscopic procedure, it requires surgical removal post-use, meaning each unit is not meant to be reused on another patient.
How is the TransPyloric Shuttle Delivery Device supplied, and what does that imply for handling?
The device is supplied **sterile**, which means it is pre-packaged and ready for immediate use in a clinical setting without additional sterilization. This ensures safety and reduces contamination risks during the endoscopic implantation procedure.
What regulatory pathway was followed for approval of this device, and what does that mean for clinicians?
The TransPyloric Shuttle Delivery Device was approved under the **FDA Premarket Approval (PMA) process** (PMA P180024), which is the strictest regulatory route for high-risk medical devices like Class III implants. This means it underwent rigorous clinical trials and review to demonstrate safety and effectiveness before approval, giving clinicians confidence in its intended use for weight reduction in qualifying patients.