Neuron Delivery Catheter 070
FDA Clearance Information
The Neuron Delivery Catheter 070 was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on October 31, 2008. Manufactured by Penumbra, it is classified as a Class 2 medical device under product code DQY.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Delivery of therapeutic agents into the vascular system.
- Delivery of therapeutic devices into the vascular system.
- Use in percutaneous vascular procedures when catheter-based delivery is required.
Clinical Applications
- Catheter-based delivery of therapeutic devices during vascular interventions.
- Catheter-based delivery of therapeutic agents into selected blood vessels.
- Use by specialists during procedures requiring navigation through complex vascular anatomy.
Reported off-label uses
- Use as an access or support catheter during selected venous interventions when the treating physician determines that its characteristics are appropriate.
Off-label use: these uses are reported in practice or the literature but are not part of the FDA-cleared indications. Physicians may use a cleared device off-label based on their medical judgment; the manufacturer may not promote off-label uses.
Practical Considerations
- Available sizes and configuration should be matched to the target vessel, access route, anatomy and intended device or agent.
- Compatibility with guidewires, delivery systems and therapeutic devices must be confirmed before use.
- The catheter should be advanced under appropriate imaging guidance by clinicians trained in percutaneous vascular procedures.
- MRI safety and conditional-use information must be checked in the current manufacturer instructions for use; the FDA clearance alone does not establish MRI compatibility.
- Contraindications, warnings, vessel-injury risks and handling instructions are described in the current manufacturer labeling and should be reviewed before the procedure.
Procedures that use this device
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neuron Delivery Catheter 070 used for?
It is used for delivering therapeutic agents or devices into the vascular system, particularly in neurovascular and peripheral vascular procedures.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and neurointerventionalists commonly use this device in hospital settings.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The device is indicated for use in procedures requiring the delivery of therapeutic devices or agents into the vascular system, particularly for neurovascular and peripheral vascular conditions.