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PMA Final Decisions Rendered for July 2008

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PMA Original Approvals

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS
P050040
7/1/08
SPOT-Light® HER2 CISH Kit Invitrogen Corporation
Carlsbad, CA
92008
Approval for SPOT-Light® HER2 CISH Kit. This device is indicated for: The SPOT-Light® HER2 CISH Kit is intended to quantitatively determine HER2 gene amplification in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) breast carcinoma tissue sections using chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH) and brightfield microscopy. This test should be performed in a histopathology laboratory.
The SPOT-Light® HER2 CISH Kit is indicated as an aid in the assessment of patients for whom Herceptin® (trastuzumab) treatment is being considered. The assay results are intended for use as an adjunct to the clinicopathological information currently being used as part of the management of breast cancer patients. Interpretation of test results must be made within the context of the patient's clinical history by a qualified pathologist.
P070006
7/30/08
T-SPOT®-TB Oxford Immunotec, Inc.
Marlborough, MA
01752
Approval for the T-SPOT®-TB. This device is indicated for use as an in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of effector T cells that respond to stimulation by Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens ESAT-6 and CFP-10 by capturing interferon gamma (IFN-γ) in the vicinity of T cells in human whole blood collected in sodium citrate or sodium or lithium heparin. It is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of M. tuberculosis infection.
T-SPOT®-TB is an indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection (including disease) and is intended for use in conjunction with risk assessment, radiography and other medical and diagnostic evaluations.
P070015
7/2/08
XIENCE™ V Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System and PROMUS™ Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System Abbott Vascular Cardiac Therapies
Santa Clara, CA
95054
Approval for the XIENCE™ V Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System, which will also be distributed as the PROMUS™ Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System. This device is indicated for improving coronary luminal diameter in patients with symptomatic heart disease due to de novo native coronary artery lesions (length £ 28 mm) with reference vessel diameters of 2.5 mm to 4.25 mm.

PMA Supplemental Approvals

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS
P830055/S103
7/16/08
Special
LCS® Total Knee System – MBT Revision Tibial Trays DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Approval for an additional in-process inspection to measure the thickness of the MBT Revision Tibial Trays. These measurements are to ensure proper identification of the parts.
P860019/S225
7/3/08
Real-Time
Boston Scientific Quantum Maverick PTCA Dilatation Catheters Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for minor labeling changes to the instructions for use for the Quantum Maverick PTCA catheters.
P860047/S021
7/10/08
Real-Time
OcuCoat®
(2% Hydroxypro-pylmethylcellulose Solution)
Bausch & Lomb
Rochester, NY
14609
Approval for extension of the shelf life of OcuCoat® from one to three years.
P880086/S160
7/31/08
180-Day
Identity, Verity, Victory, and Zephyr Family of Pacemakers St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a manufacturing site located at St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
P880091/S025
7/29/08
Real-Time
Silicone Ultraviolet-Absorbing Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) Model AQ2015A STAAR Surgical
Monrovia, CA
91016
Approval of Model AQ2015A as a Level A modification of parent Model AQ2010.
P890003/S141
7/8/08
Real-Time
Model 2490 Medtronic CareLink Monitor, Model 2020A CardioSight Reader and Model 2491 Device Data Management Application (DDMA) Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for the changes made to the Model 2490G Medtronic CareLink Monitor, Model 2020A CardioSight Reader and Model 2491 Device Data Management Application (DDMA) as follows: 1) Updated firmware in the Model 2490G CareLink Monitor and the Model 2020A CardioSight Reader to provide patien t and device data transfer from the Reveal XT and Reveal DX to the Model 2490G CareLink Monitor.
2) Updated firmware in the Model 2490G CareLink Monitor to allow the monitor to facilitate resetting five of the eight notifications of the Model 9529 Reveal XT used in conjunction with the Model 9539 Reveal Patient Assistant.
3) Updated firmware in the Model 2490G CareLink Monitor as a preventative measure, to resolve an inconsistency which could potentially cause an invalid CareLink transmission to be sent to the CareLink network. 4) Updated the Model 2491 Device Data Management Application (DDMA) to support the Model 9529 Reveal XT and the Model 9528 Reveal DX Insertable Cardiac Monitors.
P910023/S179
7/9/08
Real-Time
Cadence ICD System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for modifications to the Merlin@home transmitter model EX1200, which replace the LCD touch screen with a membrane panel and consolidate internal circuitry. The device, as modified, will be marketed as model EX1150.
P910023/S182
7/17/08
Real-Time
Cadence ICD System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
91342
Approval for modifications to the design of the septum assembly.
P910073/S072
7/3/08
Real-Time
Endotak Lead Adaptor Model 6952 Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Approval for a modification to the split tube weld for Endotak Lead Adaptor Model 6952.
P950014/S026
7/16/08
180-Day
Urologix Prostatron® System Urologix, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55447
Approval for design modifications which include a new catheter tip material, red mark adhesive, bonding adhesives, injection mold for manufacturing the catheter tip, and a new sterile balloon inflation stopcock. The production of the Prostaprobe Type II, Silicone, Blue Treatment Catheter (Part Number 410053-004) will be manufactured at MedTech Costa Rica, SA, Costa Rica, Central America.
P950022/S051
7/31/08
180-Day
Riata Family of High Voltage Leads St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a manufacturing site located at St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
P950029/S032
7/25/08
180-Day
Reply SR/DR Pacemaker Models and SmartView 2.08UG1 Programming Software ELA Medical, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
55441
Approval for Reply SR/DR Pacemaker Models and SmartView 2.08UG1 Programming Software manufactured by Sorin Biomedica CRM, S.r.l., Saluggia (VC) Italy.
P950029/S037
7/23/08
Special
Symphony DR/SR & ELA Rhapsody +DR/DR/SR ELA Medical, Inc./ Sorin Group
Plymouth, MN
55441
Approval for manufacturing process changes enhancing the quality controls pertaining to Symphony and Rhapsody pacemakers as well as Ovatio ICD and CRT-D system devices.
P950037/S057
7/11/08
180-Day
Philos, Axios, Protos, and Philos II Families of Pulse Generators Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Approval for a larger OI-Circuit capacitor and modification to the ceramic feedthrough.
P960013/S037
7/31/08
180-Day
Tendril Family f Low Voltage Leads St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a manufacturing site located at St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
P960030/S021
7/31/08
180-Day
Passive Plus and IsoFlex Family of Low Voltage Leads St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a manufacturing site located at St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
P960040/S171
7/25/08
Real-Time
TELIGEN Family of ICDs Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Approval or changes to the Programmer SW Model 2868 v1.03 and pseudo-constants loaded during manufacturing of the devices.
P970004/S056
7/3/08
Real-Time
Medtronic InterStim® Therapy, Torque Wrench and Boot Kit, Model 3550-80 Medtronic Neuromodulation
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for the addition of convenience kit (Model 3550-80) which includes a torque wrench and boot connector.
P980016/S127
7/11/08
Real-Time
Medtronic Consulta™ D224TRK. Maximo II D284TRK Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization; and, Medtronic Secura DR/VR D224DRG/D224VRC, Maximo II DR/VR D284DRG/ D284VRC Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Medtronic, Inc
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for the Inc. 3 RAMware, which contains a design change to address an issue with the L409 Integrated Circuit (IC) in the Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization, Secura DR D224DRG and Secura VR D224VRC, Maximo II DR D284DRG AND MAXIMO II VR D284VRC Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators.
P980016/S130
7/18/08
Real-Time
Virtuoso ICD; D154AWG, D154VWC Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for use of an alternate shelf package configuration for Medtronic’s Concerto CRT-D and Virtuoso ICD devices.
P980016/S134
7/25/08
Real-Time
Virtuoso, Secura, and Maximo II Families of ICDs Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for modifications to the 9-pin filtered feedthrough used in various families of Medtronic ICD and CRT-D devices.
P980022/S023
7/17/08
180-Day
MiniMed Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS) Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
Northridge, CA
91325
Approval for an update of software used in model MMT 512 and MMT 712 insulin pumps to version 2.2A.
P980022/S028
7/17/08
Real-Time
CGMS iPro System Medtronic MiniMed
Northridge, CA
91325
Approval for the MMT-7319 Solutions Software for CGMS iPro Continuous Glucose Recorder to download blood glucose meter values, or manual entry of blood glucose values, from the LifeScan Ultra 2 and LifeScan UltraLink meters, in addition to the Paradigm Link, LifeScan Ultra and freestyle flash meters.
P980035/S099
7/1/08
Real-Time
Medtronic Adapta, Versa, Sensia Family of Pacemakers Medtronic, Inc.
Moundsview, MN
55126
Approval for a minor design change for the mixed mode L363 integrated Circuit (IC) used in the Medtronic Adapta, Versa, and Sensia family of pacemakers.
P980041/S012
7/28/08
Real-Time
Access® AFP Reagents on the Access Immunoassay Analyzer Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Chaska, MN
55318
Approval for modification of the directional insert to add an imprecision statement, specific to the auto-dilution range of the Access AFP assay.
P980043/S016
7/1/08
135-Day
HANCOCK® II Porcine Bioprosthesis, Models T505 and T510 Medtronic, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
92705
Approval to replace the inspection of sub-assemblies with process monitoring.
P980043/S017
7/15/08
Real-Time
HANCOCK® II Porcine Bioprosthesis, Models T505 and T510 Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic Cardiac Surgery
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for a reduction of the rinsing time prior to implantations of these four vale models.
P980049/S038
7/23/08
Special
Ovatio VR & DR ELA Medical, Inc./ Sorin Group
Plymouth, MN
55441
Approval for manufacturing process changes enhancing the quality controls pertaining to Symphony and Rhapsody pacemakers as well as Ovatio ICD and CRT-D system devices.
P990064/S023
7/1/08
135-Day
MOSAIC® Porcine Bioprosthesis, Models 305 and 310 Medtronic, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
92705
Approval to replace the inspection of sub-assemblies with process monitoring.
P990064/S024
7/15/08
Real-Time
MOSAIC® Porcine Bioprosthesis, Models 305 and 310 Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic Cardiac Surgery
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for a reduction of the rinsing time prior to implantations of these four vale models.
P990066/S032
7/30/08
Special
Senographe D2000 Digital Mammography System GE Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
53201
Approval of modifications to the labeling regarding the placement of the laterality and view marker (approved under P990066/S022).
P990075/S019
7/28/08
180-Day
Mentor ’s Spectrum Post-Operatively Adjustable Saline Breast Implants Mentor Corporation
Santa Barbara, CA
93111
Approval for a new Standard and Micro injection dome (port) temporary use accessory component.
P000025/S017
7/10/08
180-Day
MED-EL Combi 40+ Cochlear Implant System with PULSAR CI 100 Implants MED-EL Corporation
Durham, NC
27713
Approval for MED-EL Combi 40+ Cochlear Implant System with PULSAR CI 100 Implants. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name MED-EL Combi 40+ Cochlear Implant System with PULSAR CI 100 Implants and is indicated for the following patient populations: 1) Adults eighteen (18) years of age or older who have a severe to profound, bilateral sensonneural hearing loss and obtain limited benefit form appropriately fitted binaural hearing aids [Note: this hearing loss may be evidenced by a bilateral pure tone average of 70 dB or greater at 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz and by best-aided score of <=40% correct on open-set Hearing in Noise test sentences (HINT)]; 2) Children twelve (12) months of age and older who demonstrate a profound, bilateral sensonneural hearing loss with thresholds of 90 dB or greater at 1000 Hz and obtain little to no benefit from appropriately fitted binaural hearing aids [Note: this hearing loss in younger children may be evidenced by a lack of progress in simple auditory skill development, despite appropriate amplification and aural habitation, over a three to six-month period. This hearing loss in older children may be evidenced by a score of <20% correct on the MLNT or LNT].
P000029/S021
7/21/08
180-Day
Deflux® Injectable Gel Q-Med Scandinavia, Inc.
Princeton, NJ
08540
Approval for a change in the source of Dextranomer material used to manufacture Deflux® Injectable Gel from DX-10 to DX.
P000032/S025
7/16/08
135-Day
Her Option® Office Cryoablation Therapy System American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Approval for the transfer of the Dewar Assembly component procurement, incoming receiving and inspection, and sub-assembly activities, including machine grind and nitrogen testing, from American Medical Systems to Joining Technologies.
P000039/S026
7/15/08
135-Day
AMPLATZER® Septal Occluder and AMPLATZER® Multi-Fenestrated Septal Occluder “Cribriform” AGA Medical Corp.
Plymouth, MN
55442
Approval for eliminating a duplicate in-process load test inspection.
P010001/S003
7/3/08
180-Day
Ceramic Transcend Hip Articulation System CeramTec AG Medical Products Division
Bethesda, MN
209817
Approval for a manufacturing site located in Marktredwitz, Germany.
P010012/S185
7/25/08
Real-Time
COGNIS Family of CRT-Ds Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Approval or changes to the Programmer SW Model 2868 v1.03 and pseudo-constants loaded during manufacturing of the devices.
P010031/S096
7/11/08
Real-Time
Medtronic Consulta™ D224TRK. Maximo II D284TRK Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization; and, Medtronic Secura DR/VR D224DRG/D224VRC, Maximo II DR/VR D284DRG/ D284VRC Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Medtronic, Inc
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for the Inc. 3 RAMware, which contains a design change to address an issue with the L409 Integrated Circuit (IC) in the Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization, Secura DR D224DRG and Secura VR D224VRC, Maximo II DR D284DRG AND MAXIMO II VR D284VRC Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators.
P010031/S099
7/18/09
Real-Time
Concerto ICD; C154DWK, C164AWK Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for use of an alternate shelf package configuration for Medtronic’s Concerto CRT-D and Virtuoso ICD devices.
P010031/S103
7/25/08
Real-Time
Concerto, Consulta, and Maximo II Families of CRT-Ds Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for modifications to the 9-pin filtered feedthrough used in various families of Medtronic ICD and CRT-D devices.
P010032/S026
7/29/08
Real-Time
ANS Tripole 16 Lamitrode Lead Models 218, 3219, 3220, and 3221 Advanced Neuromodulation Systems
Plano, TX
75024
Approval for ANS Tripole 16 Lamitrode Lead Models 218, 3219, 3220, and 3221.
P010054/S009
7/9/08
Real-Time
Elecsys Anti-HBs CalCheck Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Indianapolis, IN
46250
Approval for the introduction of the Elecsys Anti-HBs CalCheck for use with the Elecsys Anti-HBs test System. The Elecsys Anti-HBs CalCheck is used for the verification of the calibration established with the Elecsys Anti-HBs immunoassay on the Elecsys 2010 and MODULAR ANALYTICS E170 immunoassay analyzers. The Elecsys Anti-HBs CalCheck is not a calibrator.
P020018/S011
7/1/08
135-Day
Zenith® AAA Endovascular Graft with H&L-B
One-Shot™ Introduction System
Cook Medical Inc.
Bloomington, IN
47402
Approval or the: 1) addition of an automated laser welding process; and 2) removal of the subsequent ultrasonic cleaning step from the soldering process.
P020018/S026
7/9/08
180-Day
Zenith Flex® AAA Endovascular Graft with Z-Trak™ Introduction System Cook, Inc.
Bloomington, IN
47402
Approval for use of the new Z-Trak™ Introduction System with the Zenith Flex® AAA Endovascular Graft, to modify the iliac leg component of the Zenith Flex® AAA Endovascular Graft, and to change the packaging for the main body and iliac leg grafts.
P020024/S020
7/15/08
135-Day
AMPLATZER® Duct Occluder AGA Medical Corp.
Plymouth, MN
55442
Approval for eliminating a duplicate in-process load test inspection.
P030017/S041
7/24/08
135-Day
Precision™ Spinal Cord Stimulator (CSC) System Boston Scientific Corporation Neuromodulation
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for the incorporation of a hardness test for epoxy.
P030017/S046
7/25/08
135-Day
Precision™ Spinal Cord Stimulator (CSC) System Boston Scientific Corporation Neuromodulation
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for supplier requirement changes for some IPG capacitors.
P030022/S005
7/25/08
135-Day
REFECTION Ceramic Acetabular Hip System Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Memphis, TN
38116
Approval for a change in the cleaning and passivation manufacturing equipment.
P030022/S009
7/2/08
135-Day
REFECTION Ceramic Acetabular Hip System Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Memphis, TN
38116
Approval for a change by the contract manufacturer in the manufacturing process: implementation of new software to the manufacturing line to allow polished inserts to be reworked, following inspection, in one of the two inner sphere polishing stations, while the other station continues to be used for initial production.
P030035/S039
7/31/08
180-Day
Frontier Family of CRT-Ps St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a manufacturing site located at St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
P030054/S079
7/31/08
180-Day
QuickSite and QuickFlex Family of Leads St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a manufacturing site located at St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
P030054/S093
7/9/08
Real-Time
Epic HF CRT-D System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for modifications to the Merlin@home transmitter model EX1200, which replace the LCD touch screen with a membrane panel and consolidate internal circuitry. The device, as modified, will be marketed as model EX1150.
P030054/S096
7/17/08
Real-Time
Epic HF/Atlas+ HF Family of CRT-Ds St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
91342
Approval for modifications to the design of the septum assembly.
P030054/S097
7/31/08
Real-Time
Epic HF/Atlas+ HF Family of CRT-Ds St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
91342
Approval for the Model EX3000 three-Lead ECG cable.
P040001/S009
7/9/09
Special
X-STOP® Interspinous Process Decompression® System (“X-STOP”) Kyphon, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
94089
Approval for the revision of the physician Guides and Instructions for Use to clarify the conditions under which the
X-STOP® may be re-sterilized and to provide revised and more detailed instructions regarding attachment of the wing assembly to the spacer assembly.
P040024/S026
7/15/08
Special
Restylane® Injectable Gel Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Approval for the addition of the following changes to the product specifications for the phosphate buffer concentrate: 1) to narrow the specification limit for the concentration of the buffering ions in the phosphate buffer to 23.4 – 28.4 mg/ml for the potassium dihydrogen phosphate content and to 131-157 mg/ml for the disodium hydrogen phosphate content; 2) to add the bacterial endotoxin test to the phosphate buffer concentrate specification; and 3) to add the pH test to the phosphate buffer specification.
P040040/S005
7/15/08
135-Day
AMPLATZER® Muscular VSD Occluder AGA Medical Corp.
Plymouth, MN
55442
Approval for eliminating a duplicate in-process load test inspection.
P040044/S008
7/22/08
Real-Time
Mynx™ Vascular Closure Device AccessClosure, Inc.
Mountain View, CA
94043
Approval for changing the method of attachment of the Tension Plunger to the Corewire of the Mynx Vascular Closure device to overmold the Tension Plunger directly onto the Corewire.
P040048/S004
7/25/08
135-Day
Trilogy AB® Acetabular System Zimmer, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Approval for a change in the lathe and milling tool.
P040052/S006
7/9/08
180-Day
MonoPrep® Pap Test (MPPT) MonoGen, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL
60069
Approval for labeling changes based on the analysis of data from the post-market study entitled SURE (Specimen UNSAT Rate Evaluation). These changes have been incorporated into the Laboratory Information and Instructions labeling.
P050007/S010
7/23/08
Special
StarClose™ and StarClose™ SE Vascular Closure Systems Abbott Vascular Devices
Redwood City, CA
94063
Approval for labeling additions to the Instructions for Use.
P050016/S003
7/7/08
Real-Time
Cormet Hip Resurfacing System Corin USA
Tampa, FL
33612
Approval for a new Head Finishing Reamer, the addition of a Straight Handled Mechanical Cup Introducer and a revised Cormet Operative Technique. The device is indicated for hybrid fixation: cemented femoral head and cementless acetabular component. The Cormet Hip Resurfacing System is intended for use in resurfacing hip arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients having the following conditions: 1) non-inflammatory degenerative arthritis such as osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis; and 2) inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. The Cormet Hip Resurfacing System is intended for patients who, due to their relatively younger age or increased activity level, may not be suitable for traditional total hip arthroplasty due to an increased possibility of requiring ipsilateral hip joint revision.
P050038/S007
7/2/08
180-Day
Arista™ AH & Vitasure™ Medafor, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55430
Approval for the addition of a new trade name. the device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name Vitasure™ and is indicated for use in surgical procedures (except neurological and ophthalmic) as an adjunctive hemostatic device to assist when control of capillary, venous, and arterial bleeding by pressure, ligature and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical.
P050043/S001
7/2/08
Real-Time
Femoral Introducer Sheath and Hemostasis (FISH™) Device 5,6, and 8 French Morris Innovative Research, Inc.
Bloomington, IN
47403
Approval for modification of the sheath. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name FISH-SP™ and is indicated for hemostatic closure of femoral artery access sites. The system is indicated for use in reducing time to hemostasis and time to ambulation in patients who have undergone diagnostic procedures using 5,6, and 8 French procedural sheaths.
P060027/S003
7/23/08
Special
Ovatio CRT ELA Medical, Inc./ Sorin Group
Plymouth, MN
55441
Approval for manufacturing process changes enhancing the quality controls pertaining to Symphony and Rhapsody pacemakers as well as Ovatio ICD and CRT-D system devices.
P060033/S007
7/3/08
Real-Time
Endeavor Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent on the Over-the-Wire (OTW), Rapid Exchange (RX), or Multi-Exchange II (MX 2) Stent Delivery Systems Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Approval for a shelf life extension for the product, from 12 months to 18 months.
P060038/S001
7/25/08
135-Day
Mitroflow Aortic Pericardial Heart Valve CarboMedics, Inc.
Austin, TX
78752
Approval for: 1) changes to the incoming inspection criteria for the raw material used to manufacture the stent component; 2) the addition of a new supplier for analytical resting of this raw material; and 3) changes to the visual inspection process for the stent component.
P070027/S001
7/15/08
180-Day
Talent™ Abdominal Stent Graft System Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Approval for use of the new Xcelerant Hydro Delivery System with the Talent Abdominal Stent Graft.

30-Day Notices (135 Day Supplement was not required)

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS
P810002/S066
7/16/08
St. Jude Mechanical Heart Valves St. Jude Medical
St. Paul, MN
55117
Use of new autoclaves and a revised steam sterilization load configuration.
P810055/S072
7/2/08
CeeOn® Ultraviolet Light-Absorbing Polymethylmetha-cylate (PMMA) Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) Advanced Medical Optics
Santa Ana, CA
92705
Implementation of the Measuring IOL Quality system for determining optical performance of IOLs manufactured at the facility.
P840001/S114
7/1/08
Restore Family of Neurostimulator Systems Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Automation of a manufacturing process for the Restore Family of Neurostimulator Systems.
P840001/S115
7/11/08
RestoreUltra™ Rechargeable Implantable Neurostimulator Medtronic Neuromodulation
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Addition of an automated cutting machine and the addition of visual inspection steps.
P840039/S057
7/16/08
Polymethylmetha-crylate Intraocular Lenses Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Rochester, NY
14609
Use of an alternate sterilization change at the Steris-Isomedix facility.
P850079/S043
7/2/08
Methafilcon B Soft Hydrophilic Contact Lense CooperVision, Inc.
Scottsville, NY
14546
Alternate tinting process.
P860047/S022
7/16/08
OCUCOAT Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Rochester, NY
14609
Use of an alternate sterilization change at the Steris-Isomedix facility.
P860057/S047
7/8/08
Carpentier-Edwards® PERIMOUNT® Pericardial Bioprosthesis Models 2800 and 2800TFX Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Change from a manual to an automated seamline stitch process.
P860057/S048
7/10/08
Carpentier-Edwards® PERIMOUNT® Pericardial Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Use of a new pouch sealer machine.
P870056/S029
7/10/08
Carpentier-Edwards® Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Use of a new pouch sealer machine.
P870077/S028
7/10/08
Carpentier-Edwards® Duraflex® Low Pressure Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Use of a new pouch sealer machine.
P880006/S059
7/9/08
Sensolog/Dialog/ Regency Family of Pacemakers St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate supplier for the torque wrench accessory used with ICDs, CRT-Ds, CRT-Ps, and pacemakers.
P880086/S165
7/9/08
Affinity/Integrity/ Victory Family of Pacemakers St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate supplier for the torque wrench accessory used with ICDs, CRT-Ds, CRT-Ps, and pacemakers.
P880090/S025
7/16/08
Polymethylmetha-crylate Intraocular Lenses Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Rochester, NY
14609
Use of an alternate sterilization change at the Steris-Isomedix facility.
P890003/S140
7/10/08
Model 2490C CareLink Monitor Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change to eliminate the ESS test.
P890003/S142
7/17/08
Leads Service Kit and Leads Wrench Kit Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Moving manufacturing locations within the same facility.
P900061/S076
7/17/08
Epicardial Transvene Lead and Related Accessories Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Moving manufacturing locations within the same facility.
P910023/S181
7/9/08
Cadence Family of ICDs St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate supplier for the torque wrench accessory used with ICDs, CRT-Ds, CRT-Ps, and pacemakers.
P910061/S017
7/16/08
Silicone Intraocular Lenses Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Rochester, NY
14609
Use of an alternate sterilization change at the Steris-Isomedix facility.
P910077/S088
7/2/08
Ventak Mini Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Removal of certain electrical testing for capacitors during incoming inspection activities.
P910077/S089
7/18/08
VENTAK MINI, CONTAK RENEWAL 3 Families of Devices Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a verification inspection to the PG Final Packaging manufacturing line.
P920015/S046
7/17/08
Subcutaneous Defibrillation Lead and Related Accessories Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Moving manufacturing locations within the same facility.
P940031/S063
7/2/08
Vigor DR/SR, Discover, Meridian Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Removal of certain electrical testing for capacitors during incoming inspection activities.
P940031/S064
7/18/08
VIGOR DR/SR, DISCOVER/ MERIDIAN, PDP Family of Devices Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a verification inspection to the PG Final Packaging manufacturing line.
P950024/S011
7/17/08
Capsure EPI Unipolar and Bipolar Leads Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Moving manufacturing locations within the same facility.
P950032/S048
7/16/08
Apligraf® Skin Construct Organogenesis Inc.
Canton, MA
02021
Change to automate media exchanges during the manufacturing of Apligraf®
bi-layered skin construct.
P960040/S168
7/2/08
Prizm, Vitality, Confient, Teligen Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Removal of certain electrical testing for capacitors during incoming inspection activities.
P960040/S169
7/18/08
PRIZM/VITALITY Family of Devices Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a verification inspection to the PG Final Packaging manufacturing line.
P960040/S170
7/23/08
TELIGEN ICD Pulse Generators Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Change in the welding parameters for the cathode weld.
D970003/S100
7/2/08
Pulsar Max, Insignia, Nexus, Altrua Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Removal of certain electrical testing for capacitors during incoming inspection activities.
D970003/S101
7/18/08
INSIGNIA/NEXUS Family of Devices Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a verification inspection to the PG Final Packaging manufacturing line.
P970012/S035
7/18/08
Kappa 400 DR/SR Family of Implantable Pulse Generators (IPGs) Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Automation of a capacitance testing operation.
D970012/S054
7/31/08
AMS 700 Series Penile Prosthesis & Ambicor Inflatable Penile Prosthesis American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Implementation of an alternate vendor to supply a component part for the manufacture of the devices.
P970013/S026
7/9/08
Microny Family of Pacemakers St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate supplier for the torque wrench accessory used with ICDs, CRT-Ds, CRT-Ps, and pacemakers.
P980016/S133
7/2/08
Secura DR/VR & Maximo II DR/VR Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change the test facility location for testing the Gen2 RF module component.
P980016/S136
7/10/08
Virtuoso Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change to the manufacturing test software for the device.
P980016/S137
7/11/08
Secura DR/VR & Maximo II DR/VR Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Modifications to the laser ribbon bonding equipment.
P980022/S029
7/17/08
Medtronic MiniMed Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Medtronic MiniMed
Northridge, CA
91325
Changes to the glucose sensor’s adhesion promoter and sensor alignment process.
P980022/S030
7/17/08
GST (Minilink Transmitter) and GSR (CGMS iPro Recorder) Procesing Medtronic MiniMed
Northridge, CA
91325
Change to eliminate the Hit test screening step from the final packaging.
P980035/S100
7/18/08
Kappa/
EnPulse II/
Adapta/Sensia/
Versa Family of Implantable Pulse Generators (IPGs)
Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Automation of a capacitance testing operation.
P980035/S101
7/18/08
Adapta, Versa, and Sensia Implantable Pulse Generators (IPGs) Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in vendor for selected integrated circuits (ICs) used in the hybrids for manufacturing the Adapta, Versa, and Sensia Implantable Pulse Generators (IPGs).
P980050/S034
7/17/08
SVC/CS Transvene Lead Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Moving manufacturing locations within the same facility.
P990004/S014
7/25/08
Surgifoam Absorbable Gelatin Sponge, U.S.P./Surgiflo Hemostatic Matrix Johnson & Johnson Wound Management A Division of Ethicon, Inc.
Somerville, NJ
08876
Change in the load configuration for the sterilization process.
P990013/S021
7/11/08
STAAR® Surgical Collamer UV-Absorbing Posterior Chamber STAAR® Surgical
Monrovia, CA
91016
Modification to the base blocking process for all collamer lenses manufactured at the STAAR® Surgical AG facility.
P990066/S031
7/16/08
Senographe Digital Mammography System GE Healthcare
Milwaukee, WI
53201
Change to split the manufacturing process into two separate parallel lines.
P000007/S017
7/10/08
Edwards Prima Plus Stentless Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Use of a new pouch sealer machine.
P000029/S047
7/10/08
Deflux® Injectable Gel Q-Med Scandinavia, Inc.
Princeton, NJ
08540
Change in a sampling plan for compressed air.
P000053/S018
7/31/08
AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Implementation of an alternate vendor to supply a component part for the manufacture of the devices.
P010012/S180
7/2/08
Contak Renewal, Vitality, Livian, Cognis Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Removal of certain electrical testing for capacitors during incoming inspection activities.
P010012/S181
7/18/08
CONTAK RENEWAL/ VITALITY Family of Devices Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a verification inspection to the PG Final Packaging manufacturing line.
P010012/S184
7/23/08
COGNIS CRT-D Pulse Generators Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Change in the welding parameters for the cathode weld.
P010015/S044
7/17/08
Leads Assembly Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Moving manufacturing locations within the same facility.
P010015/S045
7/18/08
InSync III Family of Implantable Pulse Generators (IPGs) Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Automation of a capacitance testing operation.
P010031/S102
7/2/08
Consulta CRT-D & Maximo II CRT-D Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change the test facility location for testing the Gen2 RF module component.
P010031/S105
7/10/08
Concerto Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device and Defibrillator
(CRT-D)
Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change to the manufacturing test software for the device.
P010031/S106
7/11/08
Consulta CRT-D & Maximo II CRT-D Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Modifications to the laser ribbon bonding equipment.
P010041/S016
7/10/08
Carpentier-Supraannulasr (S.A.V. ®) Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Use of a new pouch sealer machine.
P030002/S016
7/11/08
crystalens™ Model AT-45 Accommodating Intraocular Lens Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Aliso Viejo, CA
92656
Addition of an alternative optical bench.
P030005/S052
7/2/08
Contak Renewal TR Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Removal of certain electrical testing for capacitors during incoming inspection activities.
P030005/S053
7/18/08
CONTAK RENEWAL TR Family of Devices Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a verification inspection to the PG Final Packaging manufacturing line.
P030016/S008
7/11/08
STAAR® Surgical Collamer UV-Absorbing Posterior Chamber STAAR® Surgical
Monrovia, CA
91016
Modification to the base blocking process for all collamer lenses manufactured at the STAAR® Surgical AG facility.
P030017/S067
7/30/08
Precision® Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System Boston Scientific Neuromodulation
Sylmar, CA
91342
Addition of an alternate laser marker.
P030035/S044
7/9/08
Frontier/Frontier II Family of CRT-Ps St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate supplier for the torque wrench accessory used with ICDs, CRT-Ds, CRT-Ps, and pacemakers.
P030036/S007
7/17/08
Leads Service Kit and Leads Wrench Kit Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Moving manufacturing locations within the same facility.
P030054/S095
7/9/08
Epic HF/Atlas+ HF Family of CRT-Ds St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate supplier for the torque wrench accessory used with ICDs, CRT-Ds, CRT-Ps, and pacemakers.
P040020/S011
7/30/08
AcrySof® ReSTOR® Single-Piece Intraocular Lenses Alcon Research, LTD.
Fort worth, TX
76134
Modified final cleaning process.
P040024/S024
7/15/08
Restylane® Injectable Gel Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
Scottsdale, AZ
85258
Changes to the sampling plan for compressed air. The changes consist of a decrease in the number of sampling points, a decrease in the frequency of testing, and the elimination of testing parameters.
P040024/S025
7/23/08
Restylane® Injectable Gel Medicis Aesthetics Holdings, Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ
85258
Qualification of the HELOS/QUIXEL laser diffraction particle size analyzer.
P040044/S009
7/1/08
Mynx Vascular Closure Device Access Closure, Inc.
Mountain View, CA
94043
Alternate supplier for raw materials for the Mynx Vascular Closure Device.
P040047/S006
7/30/08
Coaptite® - Injectable Implant BioForm Medical, Inc.
Franksville, WI
53126
Alternate component drying method.
P040047/S007
7/24/08
Coaptite® - Injectable Implant for Soft Tissue Augmentation BioForm Medical, Inc.
Franksville, WI
53126
Changes in the method used to monitor the sterilization cycle for the Coaptite® Injectable Implant for Soft Tissue Augmentation.
P050012/S015
7/16/08
DexCom Seven System DexCom, Inc.
San Diego, CA
92121
Change to extend the curing time of the sensor
sub-assembly.
P050037/S008
7/11/08
Radiesse® Injectable Implant Bioform Medical, Inc.
Franksville, WI
53126
Change in the location of the contract manufacturer of the raw material used in Radiesse.
P050037/S009
7/30/08
Radiesse® Injectable Implant Bioform Medical, Inc.
Franksville, WI
53126
Eliminating the use of biological indicators in the second sterilization cycle in a second autoclave used to sterilize the Radiesse® Injectable implant.
P050038/S006
7/3/08
ARISTA™ AH Absorbable Hemostat Medafor, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55430
Change to incorporate a valve assembly to the cap tip of the bellows applicator which contain ARISTA™ AH Absorbable Hemostat.
P050048/S001
7/17/08
Bio-Rad MONALISA
Anti-HBs EIA and Bio-Rad MONALISA
Anti-HBs Calibrator Kit
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Redmond, WA
98052
Addition of a new filling machine for use in the manufacture of filled Positive and Negative Control vials and Calibrator vials.
P050052/S009
7/11/08
Radiesse® Injectable Implant Bioform Medical, Inc.
Franksville, WI
53126
Change in the location of the contract manufacturer of the raw material used in Radiesse.
P050052/S010
7/30/08
Radiesse® Injectable Implant Bioform Medical, Inc.
Franksville, WI
53126
Eliminating the use of biological indicators in the second sterilization cycle in a second autoclave used to sterilize the Radiesse® Injectable implant.

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved
Originals: 3
Supplements: 69

Summary of PMA Originals Under Review
Total Under Review: 72
Total Active: 27
Total On Hold: 45
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 6

Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review
Total Under Review: 485
Total Active: 318
Total On Hold: 167
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 13

Summary of All PMA Submissions Received
Originals: 3
Supplements: 147

Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times
Number of Approvals: 69
Number of Denials: 0
Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 136.1
FDA Time: 70.1 Days MFR Time: 66 Days

Updated August 25, 2008

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