Wearable Automated External Defibrillator
A Wearable Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device worn by patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest that continuously monitors cardiac rhythm and automatically delivers a defibrillatory shock to treat ventricular fibrillation or tachycardia, intended for use in home or hospital settings as prescribed. It is classified as FDA Class 3, requiring PMA approval, and is a life-sustaining device. The product code is MVK and the device is not an implant.
Basic Information
- Product Code
- MVK
- Device Class
- FDA class 3
- Medical Specialty
- Unknown
- Review Panel
- CV
- Submission Type
- 2
Device Characteristics
Definition
The device is an automatic external defibrillator which monitors and treats a patient for ventricular defibrillation. Device is intended to be worn in home or in hospital settings as prescribed and overseen by a physician.
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
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