Product code

OAZ: One-way air-leak valve

FDA product code · HDE · Anesthesiology

Key facts

Product code OAZ
Device One-way air-leak valve
Device class HDE
Review panel Anesthesiology
Submission type HDE - Humanitarian Device Exemption
GMP exempt No
Implanted device Yes
Life-sustaining or life-supporting No
Definition To restrict air flow to the target section of the lung. To control prolonged air leaks of the lung, or significant air leaks that are likely to become prolonged air leaks, following lobectomy, segmentectomy, or lung volume reduction surgery (lvrs). An air leak present on post-operative day 7 is considered prolonged unless present only during forced exhalation or cough. An air leak present on day 5…

At a glance

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

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