FDA PRODUCT CODE · UNCLASSIFIED
OAZ — One-Way Air-Leak Valve
To restrict air flow to the target section of the lung. To control prolonged air leaks of the lung, or significant air leaks that are likely to become prolonged air leaks, following lobectomy, segmentectomy, or lung volume reduction surgery (lvrs). An air leak present on post-operative day 7 is considered prolonged unless present only during forced exhalation or cough. An air leak present on day 5 should be considered for treatment if it is: 1) continuous, 2) present during normal inhalation phase of inspiration, or 3) present upon normal expiration and accompanied by subcutaneous emphysema or respiratory compromise.
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Source: FDA device classification, 510(k)/PMA, and recall datasets (openFDA). Recall entries count distinct FDA recall numbers, so one recall event affecting several products appears as several entries. SPEQ is not affiliated with the FDA; this is a reference view of public FDA data.
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