Product code

PAW: Nonabsorbable expanded polytetrafluoroethylene surgical suture for chordae tendinae repair or replacement

FDA product code · Class II · Cardiovascular

Key facts

Product code PAW
Device Nonabsorbable expanded polytetrafluoroethylene surgical suture for chordae tendinae repair or replacement
Device class Class II
Regulation number 878.5035
Review panel Cardiovascular
Medical specialty General & Plastic Surgery
Submission type 510(k)
GMP exempt No
Implanted device Yes
Life-sustaining or life-supporting Yes
Definition To repair or replace chordae tendinae.

At a glance

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

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