K072718 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PENUMBRA SYSTEM. This device is classified as a Catheter, Thrombus Retriever (Class II - Special Controls, product code NRY).
Submitted by Penumbra, Inc. (San Leandro, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 28, 2007, 94 days after receiving the submission on September 25, 2007.
This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250. The Device Is Intended To Restore Blood Flow By Removing Thrombus/clots In Patients Experiencing Ischemic Stroke. The Prior Clearances In This Category Have Been Limited To Simply Identifying Catheter Placed In The Peripheral, Coronary, And Neurovasculature. It Is Felt That This Is A Unique Claim And Should Not Be Combined With Previously Cleared Catheters Under A General Procode..
| 510(k) Number | K072718 FDA.gov |
| FDA Decision | Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE) |
| Date Received | September 25, 2007 |
| Decision Date | December 28, 2007 |
| Days to Decision | 94 days |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Review Panel | Neurology (NE) |
| Summary | Summary PDF |
| Product Code | NRY — Catheter, Thrombus Retriever |
| Device Class | Class II - Special Controls |
| CFR Regulation | 21 CFR 870.1250 |
| Definition | The Device Is Intended To Restore Blood Flow By Removing Thrombus/clots In Patients Experiencing Ischemic Stroke. The Prior Clearances In This Category Have Been Limited To Simply Identifying Catheter Placed In The Peripheral, Coronary, And Neurovasculature. It Is Felt That This Is A Unique Claim And Should Not Be Combined With Previously Cleared Catheters Under A General Procode. |