Product code

OVB: Hydrogel spacer

FDA product code · Class II · Radiology

Key facts

Product code OVB
Device Hydrogel spacer
Device class Class II
Regulation number 892.5725
Review panel Radiology
Medical specialty Radiology
Submission type 510(k)
GMP exempt No
Implanted device No
Life-sustaining or life-supporting No
Definition The perirectal spacer is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of the perirectal spacer to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. The perirectal spacer is composed of biodegradable material and maintains space for the entire course of prostate…

At a glance

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

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