Embosphere Microspheres

FDA 510(k) K991549 · Biosphere Medical

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK991549

Submission

Device name
Embosphere Microspheres
Applicant
Biosphere Medical
Rockland, MA, US
Received
May 3, 1999
Decision date
April 26, 2000
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
HCG – Device, Neurovascular Embolization
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5950
Specialty
Neurology
Implant
Yes

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Questions and answers

When was Embosphere Microspheres cleared by the FDA?

Embosphere Microspheres (K991549) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on April 26, 2000, 359 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K991549?

The FDA product code is HCG – Device, Neurovascular Embolization, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 882.5950.