| Device |
tympanostomy tube delivery product with drug |
| Definition |
Intended to place a tympanostomy tube across the tympanic membrane under local anesthesia. |
| Physical State |
This product is comprised of a tympanostomy tube, tympanostomy tube delivery system, anesthesia drug, and an iontophoretic local anesthesia delivery system. This product includes a mechanical device that rapidly creates a myringotomy and places the tympanostomy tube across the tympanic membrane after the anesthetic drug numbs the tympanic membrane. |
| Technical Method |
A local anesthetic system delivers anesthetic drug and electric current to provide sufficient anesthesia to place a tympanostomy tube. A tympanostomy tube delivery device is then used to rapidly place the tympanostomy tube across the tympanic membrane. |
| Target Area |
Tympanic membrane |
| Review Panel |
Ear Nose & Throat |
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| Product Code | QJA |
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| Premarket Review |
Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices
(OHT1)
Division of Dental and ENT Devices
(DHT1B)
|
| Submission Type |
PMA
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| Device Class |
3
|
| Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) |
TPLC Product Code Report
|
| GMP Exempt? |
No
|
Summary Malfunction
Reporting |
Ineligible |
| Implanted Device? |
Yes
|
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| Life-Sustain/Support Device? |
No
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| Third Party Review |
Not Third Party Eligible |
