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PMA Final Decisions Rendered for October 2004

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PMA Original Approvals

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS

P030011
10/15/04

Syncardia Temporary Cardio West Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t)

Syncardia Systems, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
85713

Approval for the Syncardia Temporary Cardio West Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t). The device is indicated for use as a bridge to transplant in cardiac transplant-eligible candidates at risk of imminent death from biventricular failure. Also, the temporary CardioWest Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) is intended for use inside the hospital.

P040002
10/29/04

Endologix Powerlink System
Bifurcated Infrarenal Stent Grafts:
25-16-135BL,
25-16-155BL,
25-16-140BL,
28-16-135BL,
28-16-155BL,
28-16-140BL
Limb Extension
Model Numbers:
16-16-55L,
16-16-88L,
20-20-55L
Proximal Cuff Model Numbers: 25-25-55L,
25-25-75L,
28-28-55L,
28-28-75L

Endologix, Inc.
Irvine, CA
92618

Approval for the Endologix PowerLink System. The Powerlink System bifurcated models and proximal cuff and limb extension accessories are indicated for endovascular treatment in patients with AAA. The Endologix PowerLink System is indicated for patients with suitable aneurysm morphology for endovascular repair, including:
1) Adequate iliac/femoral access compatible with the required delivery systems (a diameter of >= 7 mm).
2) Non-aneurysmal aortic neck between the renal arteries and the aneurysm. 3) Aortic length >= 1.0 cm longer than the body portion of the chosen bifurcated model. 4) Common iliac artery distal fixation site.

P040003
10/22/04

ExAblate® 2000 System

InSightec – North America
Dallas, TX
75207

Approval for the ExAblate 2000 System. The device is indicated for ablation of uterine fibroid tissue in pre-or peri-menopausal women with symptomatic uterine fibroids who desire a uterine sparing procedure. Patients must have a uterine size of less than 24 weeks and have completed child bearing.

P040006
10/26/04

CHARITE™ Artificial Disc

DePuy Spine, Inc.
Raynham, MA
02767

Approval for the CHARITE Artificial Disc. The device is indicated for spinal arthroplasty in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level from L4-S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. These DDD patients should have no more than 3 mm of spondylolisthesis at the involved level. Patients receiving the CHARITE Artificial Disc should have failed at least six months of conservative treatment prior to implantation of the CHARITE Artificial Disc.


PMA Supplemental Approvals

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS

P830055/S089
10/14/04
Real-Time

LCS Total Knee System

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
56481

Approval for the addition of 29 mm MBT Revision sleeves, size medium LCS Complete femoral augment blocks, and thicker MBT Revision tibial trays to the existing system to provide surgeons with a full range of implant options for total knee arthroplasty.

P840002/S011
10/1/04
180-Day

Stat Pace II

CardioCommand, Inc.
Tampa, FL
33607

Approval for manufacturing sites located at Martech Medical Products, Baja California, Mexico and Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

P890003/S077
10/19/04
Real-Time

Model 2490G/ 2490H/2490J CareLink Monitors for use with Model 2491 DDMA Software

Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432

Approval for Model 2490G/ 2490H/2490J CareLink Monitors for use with Model 2491 DDMA Software.

P890003/S078
10/25/04
Real-Time

Medtronic Model 2490E & 2490 D CareLink Monitors and Model 2491 DDMA Software for InSync II Protect Model 7295, InSync Maximo Model 7303, Onyx VR Model 7290Cx, Intrinsic 30 Model 7287 and Intrinsic Model 7288 Implantable Devices

Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432

Approval for the Model 2490E & 2490D CareLink Monitors and Model 2491 DDMA Software to allow their use with InSync II Protect Model 7295, InSync Maximo Model 7303, Onyx VR Model 7290Cx, Intrinsic 30 Model 7287 and Intrinsic Model 7288 Implantable Devices. The CareLink system is indicated for use by a patient to interrogate their implanted device, and transfer the data to a private, secure server by use of a standard (analog) telephone connection.

P920023/S018
10/15/04
Real-Time

UroLume® Endoprosthesis

American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343

Approval for the use of NuSil Med 360 (1,000 cP) to lubricate the delivery tool and to change the positioning of the grapple portion of the delivery tool.

P950029/S021
10/27/04
Special

Symphony and ELA Rhapsody Pacemakers

ELA Medical, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
55441

Approval for modifications to the labeling for the Symphony and ELA Rhapsody Pacemakers to include instructions about testing, sensing or pacing while the pacemaker is out of the pocket.

P960040/S046
10/29/04
Real-Time

Diagnostic Restoration Tool (DRT) Model 2725 Version 2.2

Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112

Approval for the Diagnostic Restoration Tool (DRT) Model 2725 Version 2.2.

P960040/S047
10/29/04
Real-Time

Model 2844 Version 3.8

Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112

Approval for the Programmer’s application software Model 2844 Version 3.8.

P980003/S013
10/14/04
Real-Time

Chilli II Cooled Ablation Catheter

Boston Scientific Corporation
San Jose, CA
95134

Approval for changes made to the internal distal tip configuration and the catheter shaft as well as changes in the manufacturing process to bond the steering mechanism to the braided shaft for the Chilli II Cardiac Ablation Catheter.

P980048/S003
10/6/04
180-Day

BAK/C® Vista® Cervical Interbody Fusion Device

Zimmer Spine Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55439

Approval for the BAK/C® Vista® device, a modification to the already approved BAK/C® device. The BAK/C® Vista® differs from the BAK/C® device in the following manners: 1) The BAK/C® Vista® has two large offset superior-inferior (SI) holes for bone ingrowth whereas the BAK/C® has many small holes at various circumferential and longitudinal locations, and 2) the BAK/C® Vista® is made of PEEK® OPTIMA LT1 and the BAK/C® is made of titanium (Ti-6A1-4V). The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name BAK/C® Vista® and is indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease DDD) of the cervical spine with accompanying radicular symptoms at one disc level. DDD is defined as discogenic pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. BAK/C® implants are used to facilitate fusion in the cervical spine and are placed via an anterior approach at the C-3 to C-7 disc levels using autograft bone.

P980053/S007
10/27/04
180-Day

Durasphere® EXP

Carbon Medical Technologies, Inc.
St. Paul, MN
55110

Approval for 1 ml syringes with synthetic rubber stoppers. These syringes are intended to store Durasphere® EXP.

P990020/S017
10/28/04
180-Day

AneuRx Stent Graft with Xcelerant Delivery System

Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403

Approval for modifications made to the AneuRx Delivery System, a change in sterilization method, and changes to the instructions for use.

P000013/S005
10/22/04
Real-Time

Osteonics ABC/Trident Systems

Howmedica Osteonics Corporation
Mahwah, NJ
07432

Approval for expanded indications for use (inflammatory joint disease and revision hip arthroplasty) as well as revisions to the package insert and patients labeling.

P000018/S041
10/4/04
180-Day

Beta-Cath™ System

Novoste Corporation
Norcross, GA
30093

Approval for a manufacturing site located in Norcross, Georgia, to process radiation source trains for the Beta-Cath System.

P000043/S009
10/18/04
180-Day

TMx-2000™ BPH

American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343

Approval for a manufacturing site at American Medical Systems (AMS), Minnetonka, Minnesota. AMS will duplicate manufacture the temperature sensor and reference probe and conduct laptop imaging and console burn-in.

P010003/S004
10/20/04
Special

CryoLife BioGlue® Surgical Adhesive

CryoLife, Inc.
Kennesaw, GA
30144

Approval for adding a boxed warning to be added to the labeling.

P010012/S033
10/29/04
Real-Time

Model 2844 Version 3.8

Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112

Approval for the Programmer’s application software Model 2844 Version 3.8.

P010031/S015
10/26/04
180-Day

InSync Sentry™ Model 7297 ICD and Model 9998 Application Software Version 1.2

Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432

Approval for the InSync Sentry™ Model 7297 ICD and Model 9998 Application Software Version 1.2. The device is indicated for ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias. The system is also indicated for the reduction of the symptoms of moderate to severe heart failure (NYHA Functional Class III or IV) in those patients who remain symptomatic despite stable, optimal medical therapy and have a left ventricular ejection fraction <=35% and a ARS duration >= 130ms.

P010031/S017
10/19/04
Real-Time

InSync Maximo™ Model 7303 and Model 9998 Application Software Version 1.2

Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432

Approval for a software update to the Model 9998 Application Software.

P020004/S007
10/20/04
180-Day

Gore EXCLUDER™ Bifurcated Endoprosthesis

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Flagstaff, AZ
86001

Approval for the format to be used for a clinical update that will be provided to physician users at least annually.

P020045/S006
10/26/04
Real-Time

9F Freezor® Max Surgical Cardiac CryoAblation Device

CryoCath Technologies, Inc.
Kirkland, Montreal, Canada
H9H 5H3

Approval for the 9F Freezor Max Surgical Cardiac CryoAblation Device. The device is indicated for minimally invasive cardiac surgery procedures, including surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

P030017/S002
10/1/04
Real-Time

PRECISION™ Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System

Advanced Bionics
Sylmar, CA
91342

Approval for the model SC-1110 implanted pulse generator (IPG), the model SC-5110 External Trial Stimulator (ETS), the model SC-5210 Remote Control and updates to the clinician Programmer.

P030025/S006
10/21/04
Special

TAXUS™ Express2™ Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System (Monorail and Over-the-Wire)

Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311

Approval for labeling changes that strengthen the instruction regarding appropriate methods to be used when a physician experiences withdrawal resistance following stent deployment and balloon deflation.

P030032/S001
10/13/04
Panel Track

Hylaform Plus

Genzyme Biosurgery
Cambridge, MA
02142

Approval for the Hylaform Plus. The device is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).

P030054/S003
10/25/04
Real-Time

Epic™ HF CRT-D

St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
94086

Approval for modifications to the design of the feedthrough assembly of the Epic HF device Model V-338 and minor modifications to provide consistency in the manufacturing process of Epic HF and Epic DR/VR ICDs.

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

N17600/S021
10/29/04

Avitene Microfibrillar Collagen Hemostat Products and Avitene UltraFoam Cast Microfibrillar Collagen Hemostat Sponge

Davol, Inc.
Cranston, RI
02920

Elimination and modification of the Endotoxin testing and modification of the lit seal strength testing and modification of the foil pouch seal strength testing.

P800002/S014
10/29/04

Avitene Microfibrillar Collagen Hemostat Products and Avitene UltraFoam Cast Microfibrillar Collagen Hemostat Sponge

Davol, Inc.
Cranston, RI
02920

Elimination and modification of the Endotoxin testing and modification of the lit seal strength testing and modification of the foil pouch seal strength testing.

P940034/S016
10/8/04

GEN-PROBE® Amplified Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Direct Test

Gen-Probe, Inc.
San Diego, CA
92121

Elimination of a specification for the control reagents that are no longer included as part of the MTD test kit.

D970012/S025
10/28/04

Model 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis

American Medical Systems, Inc.
Minnetonka, MN
55343

Vendor changes for yarns used to produce tubular woven fabric and the use of an alternative yarn texturizer.

P020025/S007
10/12/04

EPT-1000XP Cardiac Ablation System

EP Technologies, Inc.
San Jose, CA
95134

Elimination of a cleaning agent from the ring cleaning procedure and the implementation of a new automated UV curing fixture.

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved

Originals: 4
Supplements: 25

Summary of PMA Originals Under Review

Total Under Review: 81�����������������������������������������������������������
Total Active: 30
Total On Hold: 51
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 1

Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review

Total Under Review: 238
Total Active: 137
Total On Hold: 101
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 3

Summary of All PMA Submissions Received

Originals: 3
Supplements: 65

Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times

Number of Approvals: 25
Number of Denials: 0
Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 69.9
FDA Time: 54.2 Days
MFR Time: 15.7 Days

Updated November 22, 2004

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