Product code

PKA: External upper esophageal sphincter (ues) compression device

FDA product code · Class II · Ear Nose & Throat

Key facts

Product code PKA
Device External upper esophageal sphincter (ues) compression device
Device class Class II
Regulation number 874.5900
Review panel Ear Nose & Throat
Medical specialty Ear Nose & Throat
Submission type 510(k)
GMP exempt No
Implanted device No
Life-sustaining or life-supporting No
Definition The external UES compression device is intended to reduce the symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) disease by reducing the regurgitation of stomach contents from passing through the upper esophageal sphincter.

At a glance

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

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