PAW · Class II · 21 CFR 870.3470

FDA Product Code PAW: Nonabsorbable Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Surgical Suture For Chordae Tendinae Repair Or Replacement

To Repair Or Replace Chordae Tendinae.

Leading manufacturers include Chawla Heart Technologies, LLC.

3
Total
3
Cleared
105d
Avg days
2012
Since
Growing category - 1 submissions in the last 2 years vs 0 in the prior period
Review times increasing: avg 150d recently vs 82d historically

FDA 510(k) Cleared Nonabsorbable Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Surgical Suture For Chordae Tendinae Repair Or Replacement Devices (Product Code PAW)

3 devices
1–3 of 3

About Product Code PAW - Regulatory Context

510(k) Submission Activity

3 total 510(k) submissions under product code PAW since 2012, with 3 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 105 days).

Submission volume has increased in recent years - 1 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 0 in the prior period - suggesting growing market activity in this device classification.

FDA Review Time

Recent submissions under PAW have taken an average of 150 days to reach a decision - up from 82 days historically. Manufacturers should account for longer review timelines in current project planning.

PAW devices are reviewed by the Cardiovascular panel. Browse all Cardiovascular devices →