Device |
midline catheter |
Definition |
The catheter is inserted into the peripheral vascular system for infusion of fluids and medications for less than 28 days. |
Physical State |
Consists of a thin, flexible plastic tube that may have a guide wire inside the catheter to add stiffness to facilitate insertion |
Technical Method |
The catheter is inserted into the peripheral vascular system for infusion of fluids and medications. |
Target Area |
The catheter is inserted in the peripheral vascular system (basilic, cephalic, or brachial veins) usually above the antecubital fossa and the tip terminates at or near the axillary area. |
Regulation Medical Specialty |
General Hospital |
Review Panel |
General Hospital |
Product Code | PND |
Premarket Review |
Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors
(DHT3C)
Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors
(DHT3C)
|
Submission Type |
510(k)
|
Regulation Number |
880.5200
|
Device Class |
2
|
Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) |
TPLC Product Code Report
|
GMP Exempt? |
No
|
Summary Malfunction Reporting |
Eligible |
Implanted Device? |
No
|
Life-Sustain/Support Device? |
No
|
Third Party Review |
Not Third Party Eligible |