K072990 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the GUARDWIRE TEMPORARY OCCLUSION AND ASPIRATION SYSTEM- CAROTID. This device is classified as a Temporary Carotid Catheter For Embolic Capture (Class II - Special Controls, product code NTE).
Submitted by Medtronic, Inc. (Danvers, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 31, 2007, 7 days after receiving the submission on October 24, 2007.
This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250. This Device Is A Single Use Percutaneous Catheter System That Is Introduced Into An Artery Through The Skin Using A Guidewire. The Catheter Has An Embolic Capture Filter Or An Occlusion Balloon At The Distal End. The Filter Or Balloon Can Be Placed Either Distally To The Lesion Or Proximally Depending On The Design Of The Device And Intended Use. The Filter Or Balloon Is Used To Capture Embolic Material In A Manner That May Protect Or Prevent A Stroke Or Other Cerebral Vascular Sequelae. The Embolic Capture Device Is Indicated For Use As A Guidewire And Embolic Protection System To Contain And Remove Embolic Material (thrombus/debris) While Performing Angioplasty And Stenting Procedures I.