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FDA PMA

System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy

PMA Number: P030006 · 2018-11-21

Decision Date2018-11-21
PMA NumberP030006
Product CodeMEQ
Device ClassClass 3
Medical SpecialtyU
Advisory CommitteeGU

Device Summary

System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy is a medical device manufactured by Medifocus, Inc.. It received FDA Premarket Approval (PMA) on 2018-11-21 under PMA number P030006. The device is classified under FDA product code MEQ. It was reviewed by the GU advisory panel. This device is classified as Class III by the FDA. Class III devices subject to the most stringent regulatory controls. These devices generally require premarket approval (PMA) because they support or sustain human life, are of substantial importance in preventing impairment of human health, or present a potential unreasonable risk of illness or injury. PMA is the most stringent type of device marketing application required by the FDA. The device falls under the medical specialty of U. Unlike 510(k) clearance, which demonstrates substantial equivalence to a predicate device, PMA requires the manufacturer to submit clinical trial data demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of the device. PMA is generally required for Class III devices that support or sustain human life, are of substantial importance in preventing impairment of human health, or present a potential unreasonable risk of illness or injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy?

System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy is a medical device that received FDA Premarket Approval (PMA) on 2018-11-21. It is manufactured by Medifocus, Inc.. The PMA number is P030006.

When did System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy receive FDA PMA approval?

System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy received FDA PMA approval on 2018-11-21, under approval number P030006.

What company makes System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy?

System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy is manufactured by Medifocus, Inc..

What is the difference between PMA and 510(k)?

PMA (Premarket Approval) is the FDA process for evaluating Class III medical devices. Unlike 510(k) clearance, which demonstrates substantial equivalence to a predicate device, PMA requires the manufacturer to provide clinical data proving safety and effectiveness. PMA is the most stringent type of device marketing application required by the FDA.

What is the FDA product code for System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy?

The FDA product code for System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy is MEQ.

What FDA device class is System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy?

System, hyperthermia, rf/microwave (benign prostatic hyperplasia),thermotherapy is classified as Class III by the FDA.

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