OBD

Barrier, Adhesion, Cardiovascular

Product code

OBD

Device name

Barrier, Adhesion, Cardiovascular

Device class

Class 3

Medical specialty

Unknown

Marketing pathway

PMA

Flag

Implant

FDA classification definition

Indicated to reduce the incidence, severity or extent of adhesions/tissue attachment in cardiovascular surgery by providing a plane of dissection or mechanical barrier between opposing surfaces of tissue and/or devices. Intended for use in cardiac surgery to prevent or reduce adhesions, and facilitate reoperation in patients who are anticipated to need staged cardiovascular surgeries or repeat procedures in the thoracic region.

Definition text from the FDA device classification database (U.S. federal government work, public domain).