Device |
mr-guided focused ultrasound system |
Definition |
An MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound System is intended to use high intensity focused ultrasound (HiFU) to heat and ablate soft tissue in the brain to treat neurological disorders. MR imaging and thermal mapping are used to plan and monitor the use of the device during the procedure. |
Physical State |
Transducer Array, Computer Workstation, Water Chiller, MR Table |
Technical Method |
Device uses high frequency ultrasound to heat and ablate soft tissue. |
Target Area |
Brain |
Review Panel |
Neurology |
Product Code | POH |
Premarket Review |
Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices
(OHT5)
Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices
(DHT5A)
|
Submission Type |
PMA
|
Device Class |
3
|
Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) |
TPLC Product Code Report
|
GMP Exempt? |
No
|
Summary Malfunction Reporting |
Ineligible |
Implanted Device? |
No
|
Life-Sustain/Support Device? |
No
|
Third Party Review |
Not Third Party Eligible |