Alleva Medical Limited

Alleva Medical Limited specializes in chest drainage systems, including pediatric and adult suction devices like the Vide® Pediatric Dry Suction/Water Seal Chest Drain, which are designed to remove air or fluid from the thoracic cavity. Additionally, the company produces one-way valves for chest tube management, such as the Vide® Breeze Chest Drain Valve, and negative pressure wound therapy pumps like the extriCARE®, which apply controlled suction to aid wound healing.

Alleva Medical Limited is headquartered in China. While the company’s devices are designed with regulatory requirements in mind, their products are specifically registered in the EU’s eudamed database, indicating compliance with European medical device regulations for market placement there.

Alleva Medical Limited’s devices fall under EU medical device classifications as either Class I or Class IIa. This classification is determined by factors like the intended use, potential risks, and the duration of contact with the body. For example, chest drainage systems and negative pressure wound therapy pumps are typically assessed based on their risk profile, with Class IIa indicating a moderate risk requiring additional scrutiny.

Alleva Medical Limited’s devices are listed in the eudamed database, which is the official EU registry for medical devices. This registry ensures transparency and traceability of devices placed on the European market, allowing healthcare professionals and regulators to verify key details like manufacturer information and device classifications.