Product code

NPT: Aortic valve, prosthesis, percutaneously delivered

FDA product code · Class III · Cardiovascular

Key facts

Product code NPT
Device Aortic valve, prosthesis, percutaneously delivered
Device class Class III
Review panel Cardiovascular
Submission type PMA
GMP exempt No
Implanted device Yes
Life-sustaining or life-supporting Yes
Definition To replace a patient's aortic heart valve. They are different from the classified device (heart valves) in that they are placed percutaneously and do not require open chest surgery or a cardiotomy for placement.

At a glance

  • None 510(k) clearances
  • None De Novo grants
  • 1–9 PMA approvals
  • None HDE approvals
  • 100–999 UDI devices (GUDID)
  • 1,000+ MAUDE adverse event reports
  • 10–99 Recalled products (Z-numbers)

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