(169 days)
Creation of an atrial septal defect in the heart. Secondary Indications For Use: applications include transseptal heart access, monitoring intracardiac pressures, sampling blood, and infusing solutions.
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§ 870.5175 Septostomy catheter.
(a)
Identification. A septostomy catheter is a special balloon catheter that is used to create or enlarge the atrial septal defect found in the heart of certain infants.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).