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William Harvey Vented Mediastinal Drain

FDA 510(k)

Class II (US FDA 510(k))

510(k) K803037

by C. R. Bard, Inc.

Identifiers

510(k) Number
K803037 FDA 510(k)
FDA Product Code
DWM FDA 510(k)

Classification

Device Class
Class II FDA 510(k)
Legislation / Framework
21 CFR Part 870.5050 FDA 510(k)
Regulation Number
870.5050 FDA 510(k)
Advisory Committee
Cardiovascular FDA 510(k)
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent FDA 510(k)

This device is an apparatus for suction in patient care, specifically a vented mediastinal drain. It is classified under medical specialty cardiovascular and has the product code DWM.

It received FDA 510(k) clearance K803037 on February 4, 1981, as substantially equivalent to a predicate device. The clearance is traditional type, and the device is not third-party reviewed. Regulation number is 870.5050.

Frequently asked questions

What is the William Harvey Vented Mediastinal Drain used for?

This device is an apparatus for suction in patient care, specifically designed as a vented mediastinal drain to remove fluids or air from the mediastinal space following cardiovascular or thoracic procedures.

How is the William Harvey Vented Mediastinal Drain supplied and is it reusable?

The device data does not specify whether the drain is supplied sterile, single-use, or reusable; therefore, no conclusion can be drawn about its supply format or reusability from the provided information.

What regulatory pathway was used for the William Harvey Vented Mediastinal Drain?

The device received FDA 510(k) clearance K803037 on February 4, 1981, as substantially equivalent to a predicate device, through a traditional 510(k) submission process.

This description and any FAQs above were generated automatically from registry data and have not been verified by the manufacturer or by deviCERTS. Always check the official registry entry and the manufacturer's instructions for use before relying on them. Sources consulted: WILLIAM HARVEY VENTED MEDIASTINAL DRAIN (K803037) — FDA 510 (k ..., William Harvey Vented Mediastinal Drain 510(k) K803037 - fda.report, PDF K803037 - William Harvey Vented Mediastinal Drain, HARVEY v. C. R. BARD, INC. (2:25-cv-00616), New Jersey District Court

Authorization Coverage (1 country)

Regulatory Authorizations

United States Active

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Manufacturer

Manufacturer
C. R. Bard, Inc.
FDA Applicant
C.R. Bard, Inc.

Sources (1)

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