21 CFR 882.5840 — Stimulator, Intracerebral/Subcortical, Implanted
Neurology (NE) · Part 882 Subpart F—Neurological Therapeutic Devices · § 882.5840
Identification
An implanted intracerebral/subcortical stimulator for pain relief is a device that applies electrical current to subsurface areas of a patient's brain to treat severe intractable pain. The stimulator consists of an implanted receiver with electrodes that are placed within a patient's brain and an external transmitter for transmitting the stimulating pulses across the patient's skin to the implanted receiver.
Classification Rationale
Class III (premarket approval).
Product Codes
| Product Code | Device Name | Class | Devices | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GYZ | Stimulator, Intracerebral/Subcortical, Implanted | 3 | 0 | Implant |