(224 days)
The Bard Memotherm Transhepatic Biliary Endoprosthesis is indicated for use in the treatment of biliary strictures resulting from malignant neoplasms.
The Bard Memotherm Transhepatic Endoprosthesis is a stenting device designed to maintain the patency of biliary ducts obstructed by malignant neoplasms. The device includes the self-expanding Bard Memotherm Transhepatic Biliary Endoprosthesis pre-loaded on a unique delivery system. This 7 Fr. delivery system is compatible with a 7 Fr. introducer and accepts a .035" guidewire. The Bard Memotherm Transhepatic Biliary Endoprosthesis is available in various diameters and lengths. The Bard Memotherm Transhepatic Biliary Endoprosthesis is a metal mesh stent constructed of biocompatible nitinol. It is self-expanding and is packaged pre-mounted on a disposable delivery system. It will be available in expanded diameters of 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12mm and in lengths from 30mm to 110mm.
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§ 876.5010 Biliary catheter and accessories.
(a)
Identification. A biliary catheter and accessories is a tubular flexible device used for temporary or prolonged drainage of the biliary tract, for splinting of the bile duct during healing, or for preventing stricture of the bile duct. This generic type of device may include a bile collecting bag that is attached to the biliary catheter by a connector and fastened to the patient with a strap.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a bile collecting bag or a surgical biliary catheter that does not include a balloon component, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.