21 CFR §870.1255
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- (a)Identification. A balloon aortic valvuloplasty catheter is a catheter with a balloon at the distal end of the shaft, which is intended to treat stenosis in the aortic valve when the balloon is expanded.
- (b)Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:
- (1)The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
- (2)Sterility and shelf life testing must demonstrate the sterility of patient-contacting components and the shelf life of these components.
- (3)Non-clinical performance evaluation must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use, including device delivery, inflation, deflation, and removal.
- (4)In vivo evaluation of the device must demonstrate device performance, including the ability of the device to treat aortic stenosis.
- (5)Labeling must include a detailed summary of the device-related and procedure-related complications pertinent to the use of the device.