Medical Devices; Cardiovascular Devices; Classification of the Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty Catheter. Final order.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the balloon aortic valvuloplasty catheter into class II (special controls). The special controls that will apply to the device are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the balloon aortic valvuloplasty catheter's classification. The Agency is classifying the device into class II (special controls) to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device.