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PMA Final Decisions Rendered for December 2006

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PMA Original Approvals

P040025
12/20/06
Olympic Cool-Cap® Olympic Medical
Seattle, WA
98108
Approval for the Olympic Cool-Cap®. The Olympic Cool-Cap® is indicated for use in full-term infants with clinical evidence of moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Cool-Cap provides selective head cooling with mild systemic hypothermia to prevent or reduce the severity of neurologic injury associated with HIE.
P050033
12/20/06
Cosmetic Tissue Augmentation Product Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Woburn, MA 01801
Approval for the Cosmetic Tissue Augmentation Product. This 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).
P050037
12/22/06
Radiesse 1.3cc and 0.3cc BioForm Medical, Inc.
San Mateo, CA
94402
Approval for Radiesse. This device is indicated for subdermal implantation for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus.
P050052
12/22/06
Radiesse 1.3cc and 0.3cc BioForm Medical, Inc.
San Mateo, CA
94402
Approval for Radiesse. This device is indicated for subdermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
P060010
12/14/06
The Spanner™ Temporary Prostatic Stent AbbeyMoor Medical, Inc.
Parkers Prairie, MN
56361
Approval for the Spanner™ Temporary Prostatic Stent. The device is intended for temporary use (up to 30 days) to maintain urine flow and allow voluntary urination in patients following minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and after initial post-treatment catheterization.

PMA Supplemental Approvals

P800022/S055
12/19/06
180-Day
CosmoDerm™/ CosmoPlast™ Collagen Implant, CosmoDerm® CosmoPlast® Human-Based Collagen Implant Allergan
Santa Barbara, CA
93111
Approval for a change in the glutaraldehyde crosslinker concentration.
P810002/S061
12/20/06
Real-Time
St. Jude Medical® Mechanical Heart Valve St. Jude Medical, Inc,
St. Paul, MN
55117
Approval for changes to the Educational booklet for all patients receiving a St. Jude Medical® Mechanical Heart Valve.
P810046/S220
12/11/06
180-Day
Coronary Dilatation Catheters Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Approval for an alternate sterilization site located at Sterigenics, Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
P810046/S221
12/11/06
180-Day
Coronary Dilatation Catheters Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Approval for an alternate sterilization site located at Isotron Ireland, LTD, Offaly, Ireland.
P860003/S045
12/22/06
Real-Time
Therakos UVAR® XTS Photopheresis System Therakos
Exton, PA
19341
Approval for a material change for the spike portion of the drip chamber of the UVAR® XTS Procedural Kit, which is used with the UVAR® XTS Photopheresis System.
P860047/S019
12/21/06
180-Day
Ocucoat® (2% Hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose Solution) Bausch and Lomb
San Dimas, CA
91773
Approval for a manufacturing site located at 8500 Hidden River Parkway, Tampa, Florida.
P880086/S126
12/21/06
Real-Time
Affinity/Identity/ADX Families of Pacemakers St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division Approval for alternative tantalum capacitors.
P890043/S039
12/11/06
180-Day
Coronary Atherectomy Catheters Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Approval for an alternate sterilization site located at Sterigenics, Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
P910023/S126
12/13/06
Real-Time
St. Jude Medical™ Epic II/Epic II + and Atlas II/Atlas II + ICDs and CRT-D Systems St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Approval for the following modifications to the ICD/CRT-D device hybrid: 1) addition of a new C64 micro controller integrated circuit (IC); 2) changes to the C46 VSS supply capacitor from 3.3 uF to 33 uF; and 3) changes to diodes D17, D19 and D23 in the protection circuit.
P910023/S127
12/14/06
Real-Time
St. Jude Medical Housecall Plus™ System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Approval for the St. Jude Medical Housecall Plus™ System which will allow Interactive Voice Response (IVR).
P910023/S128
12/14/06
Real-Time
St. Jude Medical™ Epic DR/VR/HF, Epic+ DR/VR,
Epic II/II+ DR/VR/HR, Atlas, Atlas+, and Atlas II/II+ ICD Systems
St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Approval for: 1) A n alternate electrolyte (TM422) in the high voltage capacitor used in the St. Jude Medical Epic DR/VR/HF, Epic+ DR/VR and Epic II/II + DR/VR/HF devices; and 2) The minor modifications to the crystal tuning fork used in Epic, Epic+, Epic II/II +, Atlas, Atlas+, Atlas II/II + devices.
P910061/S015
12/6/06
Real-Time
Model LI61AO Intraocular Lens Bausch & Lomb
San Dimas, CA
91773
Approval to add a statement to the Directions for Use that the SofPort Model LI61 AO IOL has prolate aspheric surfaces and is designed to be free of spherical aberrations, and to add a figure with the modulation transfer functions for the LI61AO and LI61SE lenses.
P920047/S035
12/1/06
Real-Time
Boston Scientific XP APM™ (Automatic Personality Module) Unit, Model 822T Boston Scientific Corporation
San Jose, CA
95134
Approval for the addition of a choke in the XP APM™ which will eliminate the delivery of the RF energy where the user failed to connect or improperly connected the Dispersive Indifferent Patch (DIP) electrodes to the patient.
P920047/S036
12/21/06
Real-Time
Blazer II Cardiac Ablation Catheter and SteeroCath-T Cardiac Ablation Catheter Boston Scientific Corporation
San Jose, CA
95134
Approval for modification of the steering mechanism for the N4 curve version of the Blazer II Cardiac Ablation Catheter and SteeroCath-T Cardiac Ablation Catheter and the use of a new soldering fixture in the manufacturing process.
P950022/S032
12/14/06
Real-Time
Riata Lead Models 1580, 1581 and 1582; Riata, Riata ST and Riata ST Optim Lead Families St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a helix attachment modification for the Riata 1580, 1581 and 1582 leads as well as a crimp-weld coupling modification for the Riata, Riata ST and Riata ST Optim lead families.
P950037/S046
12/7/06
180-Day
Lumax Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs): Models 300 VR, 340 VR, 300 VR-T, 340 VR-T, 300 DR, 340 DR, 300 DR-T, 340 DR-T, 300 HF, 340 HF, 300 HF-T and 340 HF-T and CardioMessenger II and Programmer Software Version 603.U for use with Lumax family of ICDs, Biotronik, Inc. pacers, single chamber ICDs and dual chamber ICDs Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Approval for the Lumax Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs), Models 300 VR, 340 VR, 300 VR-T, 340 VR-T, 300 DR, 340 DR, 300 DR-T, 340 DR-T, 300 HF, 340 HF, 300 HF-T and 340 HF-T and Programmer Software Version 603.U for use with the Lumax family of ICDs and Biotronik, Inc. pacers, single chamber ICDs and dual chamber ICDs. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name Lumax, and is indicated to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and/or for providing treatment of congestive heart failure.
P960011/S012
12/19/06
180-Day
BD 1% OVD Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Suffern, NY
10901
Approval to change the trade name from Biolon to BD1% OVD.
P960013/S023
12/5/06
Real-Time
Tendril SDX Lead Models 1488T and 1488TC St. Jude Medical
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a new 3-groove suture sleeve design for the Tendril SDX Lead Models 1488T and 1488TC.
P980016/S091
12/14/06
Real-Time
EnRhythm Implantable Pulse Generator and EnTrust Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for design changes to the MO16 SRAM packaging for the device hybrids and a change in the barometric pressure requirement from 6 ATA to 4 ATA for the EnRhythm Implantable Pulse Generator and EnTrust Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators.
P980022/S014
12/27/06
180-Day
Guardian RT Medtronic MiniMed Corporation
Northridge, CA
91325
Approval of the post-approval study.
P980023/S025
12/7/06
180-Day
Lumax Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs): Models 300 VR, 340 VR, 300 VR-T, 340 VR-T, 300 DR, 340 DR, 300 DR-T, 340 DR-T, 300 HF, 340 HF, 300 HF-T and 340 HF-T and CardioMessenger II and Programmer Software Version 603.U for use with Lumax family of ICDs, Biotronik, Inc. pacers, single chamber ICDs and dual chamber ICDs Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Approval for the Lumax Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs), Models 300 VR, 340 VR, 300 VR-T, 340 VR-T, 300 DR, 340 DR, 300 DR-T, 340 DR-T, 300 HF, 340 HF, 300 HF-T and 340 HF-T and Programmer Software Version 603.U for use with the Lumax family of ICDs and Biotronik, Inc. pacers, single chamber ICDs and dual chamber ICDs. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name Lumax, and is indicated to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and/or for providing treatment of congestive heart failure.
P980035/S068
12/14/06
Real-Time
EnRhythm Implantable Pulse Generator and EnTrust Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for design changes to the MO16 SRAM packaging for the device hybrids and a change in the barometric pressure requirement from 6 ATA to 4 ATA for the EnRhythm Implantable Pulse Generator and EnTrust Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators.
P980037/S014
12/7/06
180-Day
AngioJet™ Ultra Thrombectomy System Possis Medical, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55433
Approval for a redesign of the drive unit (Ultra Console) and to combine the pump set and catheters into a single Thrombectomy Set (with different models corresponding to the current XMI and XMI-RX catheter models).
P990009/S018
12/1/06
180-Day
FloSeal Hemostatic Matrix Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Hayward, CA
94545
Approval for a manufacturing site located in Hayward, California.
P990037/S024
12/22/06
Panel
Vascular Solutions D-Stat Flowable Hemostat Vascular Solutions, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55369
Approval for a new indication for use for the D-Stat Flowable Hemostat. The device is indicated for use in high-risk anti-coagulated patients undergoing implantation of a pulse generator (e.g., pacemaker or ICD) to reduce the frequency of clinically relevant hematoma formation in the prepectoral pocket. D-Stat Flowable is indicated for use in high-risk anti-coagulated patients undergoing implantation of a pulse generator (e.g., pacemaker or ICD to reduce the frequency of clinically relevant hematoma formation in the prepectoral pocket. High-risk patients are defined as those whose anti-coagulation regimens will resume within 24 hours of implant. Clinically relevant hematomas are defined as those that result in an alteration in the standard of care resultant of hematoma formation including alteration (i.e. suspension or discontinuation) of the anticoagulant therapy regimen (Heparin, LMWH, Warfarin, or Clopidogrel), application of a compression bandage and evacuation of the hematoma.
P990052/S015
12/13/06
Real-Time
Vibrant MED-EL Vibrant Med-EL Hearing Technology
Innsbruck, Austria
Approval for a change in the wording of the indications for use statement and a new product code description that removes the reference to hearing aids. The device is indicated for use in adults, 18 years of age or older, who have a moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss. Prior to receiving the device, it is recommended that an individual have experience with appropriately fit hearing aids.
P000009/S020
12/7/06
180-Day
Lumax Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs): Models 300 VR, 340 VR,
300 VR-T, 340 VR-T, 300 DR, 340 DR, 300 DR-T, 340 DR-T, 300 HF, 340 HF, 300 HF-T and 340 HF-T and CardioMessenger II and Programmer Software Version 603.U for use with Lumax family of ICDs, Biotronik, Inc. pacers, single chamber ICDs and dual chamber ICDs
Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Approval for the Lumax Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs), Models 300 VR, 340 VR, 300 VR-T, 340 VR-T, 300 DR, 340 DR, 300 DR-T, 340 DR-T, 300 HF, 340 HF, 300 HF-T and 340 HF-T and Programmer Software Version 603.U for use with the Lumax family of ICDs and Biotronik, Inc. pacers, single chamber ICDs and dual chamber ICDs. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name Lumax, and is indicated to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and/or for providing treatment of congestive heart failure.
P000043/S015
12/15/06
180-Day
TMx-2000™ TherMatrx Office Thermo Therapy System American Medical Systems, Inc.
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Approval for changes to the labeling to incorporate the results of the 5-year postapproval study. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name TMx-2000™ TherMatrx Office Thermo Therapy System and is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men who have a minimum prostatic urethra length of 25 mm and a total prostate volume between 30 and 100 cc.
P010020/S002
12/21/06
180-Day
AMS Acticon® Neosphincter American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Approval for labeling changes.
P020009/S029
12/11/06
135-Day
Express 2 Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for a heat shrink change for the proximal and midshaft welds.
P020025/S018
12/21/06
Real-Time
Blazer II XP Catheters Boston Scientific Corporation
San Jose, CA
95134
Approval for modification of the steering mechanism for the N4 curve version of the Blazer II XP catheters and the use of a new soldering fixture in the manufacturing process.
P020026/S031
12/7/06
Special
CYPHER™ Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary stent on the RAPTOR™ Over-the-Wire Delivery System or RAPTORRAIL® Rapid Exchange Delivery System (CYPHER Stent) Cordis Corporation
Miami, FL
33102
 
Approval for an updated analytical test method for water content determination.
P020026/S032
12/7/06
Special
CYPHER™ Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary stent on the RAPTOR™ Over-the-Wire Delivery System or RAPTORRAIL® Rapid Exchange Delivery System (CYPHER Stent) Cordis Corporation
Miami, FL
33102
 
Approval for an updated analytical test method for solvent residue after evaporation.
P030006/S012
12/22/06
Real-Time
Celsion Prolieve™ Thermodilatation System Celsion Corporation
Columbia, MD 21046
Approval for removal of a capacitor from the computer board input lines to enable the tachometer readout to display pump speed and modification of the capacitors from the computer input/output board to display of temperature data.
P030009/S008
12/8/06
Special
Medtronic Vascular Driver MX 2 Coronary Stent System & MicroDriver MX 2 Coronary Stent System Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Approval for the addition of a warning, which will inform the physician of the potential vessel wall damage that could occur if fluoroscopy is not used during wire interchange, and an update of the guide wire interchange instructions to ensure that physicians use high quality fluoroscopy to determine guide wire position before advancing into the coronary arteries.
P030017/S013
12/21/06
180-Day
Precision™ Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System Advanced Bionics
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval to add an alternate sterilization cycle.
P030025/S033
12/21/06
135-Day
TAXUS™
Express 2™ Paclitaxel-Eluting CSS
Boston Scientific Corporation Cardiovascular Division
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for an additional sterilization chamber at a contract sterilization facility.
P030025/S035
12/11/06
135-Day
TAXUS Express 2 Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for a heat shrink change for the proximal and midshaft welds.
P030025/S041
12/20/06
Real-Time
TAXUS Express 2 Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System (Monorail and Over-the-Wire) Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for an extension of shelf life from 12 to 18 months.
P030035/S019
12/21/06
Real-Time
Affinity/Identity/ADX Families of Pacemakers St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division Approval for alternative tantalum capacitors.
P030054/S045
12/13/06
Real-Time
St. Jude Medical™ Epic II/Epic II + and Atlas II/Atlas II + ICDs and CRT-D Systems St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Approval for the following modifications to the ICD/CRT-D device hybrid: 1) addition of a new C64 micro controller integrated circuit (IC); 2) changes to the C46 VSS supply capacitor from 3.3 uF to 33 uF; and 3) changes to diodes D17, D19 and D23 in the protection circuit.
P030054/S046
12/14/06
Real-Time
St. Jude Medical™ Epic DR/VR/HF, Epic+ DR/VR,
Epic II/II+ DR/VR/HR, Atlas, Atlas+, and Atlas II/II+ ICD Systems
St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Approval for: 1) A n alternate electrolyte (TM422) in the high voltage capacitor used in the St. Jude Medical Epic DR/VR/HF, Epic+ DR/VR and Epic II/II + DR/VR/HF devices; and 2) The minor modifications to the crystal tuning fork used in Epic, Epic+, Epic II/II +, Atlas, Atlas+, Atlas II/II + devices.
P040001/S001
12/8/06
180-Day
X-STOP® Interspinous Process Decompression (IPD) System St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc.
Alameda, CA
94501
Approval of the post-approval study.
P040016/S012
12/21/06
135-Day
Liberté Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation Cardiovascular Division
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for an additional sterilization chamber at a contract sterilization facility.
P040016/S016
12/11/06
135-Day
Liberté MR & OTW Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for a heat shrink change for the proximal and midshaft welds.
P040034/S006
12/4/06
180-Day
DuraSeal® Dural Sealant System Confluent Surgical, Inc.
Waltham, MA
02451
Approval for the removal of the following sentence in the indication statement: “DuraSeal should only be used with autologous duraplasty material.”
P040036/S001
12/4/06
180-Day
Navistar Thermocool Ablation Catheter Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Approval of the post-approval study.
P040048/S001
12/28/06
180-Day
Trilogy AB® Acetabular System Zimmer, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, Indiana for design control, final packaging and labeling of the ceramic acetabular shell components and approval for a sterilization site located at Sterigenics US LLC, Westerville, Ohio.
P050006/S002
12/13/06
180-Day
Gore Helex Septal Occluder W.L. Gore & Associates Approval of the post-approval study.
P050023/S001
12/7/06
180-Day
Lumax Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs): Models 300 VR, 340 VR, 300 VR-T, 340 VR-T, 300 DR, 340 DR, 300 DR-T, 340 DR-T, 300 HF, 340 HF, 300 HF-T and 340 HF-T and CardioMessenger II and Programmer Software Version 603.U for use with Lumax family of ICDs, Biotronik, Inc. pacers, single chamber ICDs and dual chamber ICDs Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Approval for the Lumax Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs), Models 300 VR, 340 VR, 300 VR-T, 340 VR-T, 300 DR, 340 DR, 300 DR-T, 340 DR-T, 300 HF, 340 HF, 300 HF-T and 340 HF-T and Programmer Software Version 603.U for use with the Lumax family of ICDs and Biotronik, Inc. pacers, single chamber ICDs and dual chamber ICDs. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name Lumax, and is indicated to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and/or for providing treatment of congestive heart failure.

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

P810006/S025
12/19/06
CollaStat® Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Agents Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Plainsboro, NJ
08536
Change in manufacturing equipment.
P810031/S032
12/1/06
Sodium Hyaluronate Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Devices – Healon®, Healon GV®, and Healon5® Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
92705
Change to release final product by parametric release.
P850010/S022
12/19/06
Helistat® Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Agents Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Plainsboro, NJ
08536
Change in manufacturing equipment.
P850051/S064
12/11/06
Legacy SR Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
66126
Addition of a paperless chart recorder to the sterilization operations.
P890003/S113
12/11/06
Legacy DR, Wrench Accessory Kit Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
66126
Addition of a paperless chart recorder to the sterilization operations.
P900061/S070
12/11/06
Active Can Emulator Connector, Transverse Epicardial Defibrillation Lead, Lead Sleeve Adapter Kit Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
66126
Addition of a paperless chart recorder to the sterilization operations.
P910077/S067
12/6/06
MINI Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Guidant Corporation
Saint Paul, MN
55112
Additional incoming acceptance test specification.
P920015/S036
12/11/06
Pin Plug, DF-1
Y-Adapter/ Extender, Lead Assembly Silicone Defibrillator
CS-D-1, 6.5 mm End Caps, Adapter
Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
66126
Addition of a paperless chart recorder to the sterilization operations.
P920023/S019
12/5/06
Urolume Urethral Stent American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Add a second in-process cytotoxicity testing site.
P940031/S060
12/6/06
MERIDIAN / DISCOVER Pacemakers Guidant Corporation
Saint Paul, MN
55112
Additional incoming acceptance test specification.
P950020/S021
12/6/06
Flextome Cutting Balloon Monorail & Over-The-Wire Boston Scientific
San Diego, CA
92123
Use of a Carbolite oven in the Letterkenny, Ireland facility to cure the MDX coating on balloon folders.
P950020/S022
12/14/06
Flextome Cutting Balloon Monorail & Over-The-Wire Boston Scientific
San Diego, CA
92123
Use of a new blade placement machine.
P960013/S024
12/11/06
Tendril® Leads St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Revision to the weld process of the inner coil to the shaft coupling/spring assembly.
P960040/S136
12/6/06
PRIZM/VITALITY Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) Guidant Corporation
Saint Paul, MN
55112
Additional incoming acceptance test specification.
P960040/S137
12/21/06
VITALITY Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) Guidant Corporation
Saint Paul, MN
55112
Change in the oven curing cycle for hybrid assemblies for the CONTAK RENEWAL and VITALITY family of ICDs.
P960040/S139
12/21/06
VITAITY ICDs Guidant Corporation Cardiac Rhythm Division
St. Paul, MN
55112
Change from cable operated anchor post spotweld equipment to pneumatically operated anchor post spotweld equipment.
D970003/S082
12/6/06
PULSAR/ DISCOVERY II/ INSIGNIA Pacemakers Guidant Corporation
Saint Paul, MN
55112
Additional incoming acceptance test specification.
P970012/S026
12/21/06
Kappa 400 Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Changes in the manufacturing flow for the final device assembly for implantable pulse generators.
D970012/S033
12/5/06
AMS/Ambicor 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Add a second in-process cytotoxicity testing site.
P980035/S067
12/21/06
Kappa 700, Kappa 900, EnPulse, Adapta/Versa/ Sensia Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Changes in the manufacturing flow for the final device assembly for implantable pulse generators.
P990052/S014
12/14/06
Vibrant® Soundbridge® Implantable Middle Ear Hearing Device (IMEHD) MED-EL Corporation
Durham, NC
27713
Establish Cendres & MÉTAUX SA as a second source supplier for the titanium housing of the floating mass transducer (FMT – a functional component of Vibrating Ossicular Prosthesis (VORP)).
P000053/S006
12/5/06
AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Add a second in-process cytotoxicity testing site.
P010012/S143
12/6/06
CONTAK RENEWAL Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) Guidant Corporation
Saint Paul, MN
55112
Additional incoming acceptance test specification.
P010012/S144
12/21/06
CONTAK RENEWAL 3 Dual Chamber Implantable Pulse Generator Guidant Corporation
Saint Paul, MN
55112
Change in the oven curing cycle for hybrid assemblies for the CONTAK RENEWAL and VITALITY family of ICDs.
P010012/S145
12/21/06
CONTAK RENEWAL
CRT-Ds
Guidant Corporation Cardiac Rhythm Division
St. Paul, MN
55112
Change from cable operated anchor post spotweld equipment to pneumatically operated anchor post spotweld equipment.
P010014/S011
12/15/06
Oxford Meniscal Unicompartmental Knee System Biomet Orthopedics, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46582
Change in the minimum and maximum parameters for the dwell time during the heat sealing f blister packs.
P010019/S005
12/19/06
O 2 Optix™ (lotrafilcon B) Soft Contact Lenses CIBA Vision Corporation
Duluth, CA
30097
Implement a new Advanced Tool System (ATS) to increase production for the lotrafilcon B contact lenses.
P010020/S003
12/5/06
Acticon Neosphincter Artificial Bowel Sphincter American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Add a second in-process cytotoxicity testing site.
P010055/S003
12/21/06
ProstaLund Operations AB CoreTherm System Microwave Thermotherapy for BPH ProstaLund Operations AB
Lund, Sweden
SE-226 60
Change in the material used in the tip of the catheter component of the device.
P020004/S016
12/6/06
Gore Excluder® AAA Endoprosthesis W.L. Gore & Associates
Flagstaff, AZ
86001
Change from a manual to a machine trim process.
P020018/S019
12/6/06
Zenith® AAA Endovascular Graft with H&L-B One-Shot™ Introduction System Cook, Inc.
Bloomington, IN
47402
Use of a contract manufacturer for the main body graft subassembly.
P020018/S020
12/6/06
Zenith® AAA Endovascular Graft with H&L-B One-Shot™ Introduction System Cook, Inc.
Bloomington, IN
47402
Use of an outside supplier for machining of the threaded top cap.
P030005/S040
12/6/06
CONTAK RENEWAL TR Pulse Generators Guidant Corporation
Saint Paul, MN
55112
Additional incoming acceptance test specification.
P040001/S004
12/29/06
X-Stop Interspinous Process Decompression System St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc.
Alameda, CA
94501
Transfer of receiving, inspection, acceptance of finished goods, warehousing and distribution functions to the new headquarters facility.
P040006/S003
12/15/06
Charite Artificial Disc DePuy Spine, Inc.
Raynham, MA
12767
Addition to the Depuy ( Ireland) Ltd. Facility of an Optimal In-process Cleanline and three new pieces of equipment: a Mazak Integrex Machining Centre, a Schlick Blast Unit and a Trumpf Laser-marking Machine.
P040012/S024
12/14/06
Rx Acculink and Acculink Carotid Stent System Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
95054
Addition of an inspection step.
P050012/S005
12/26/06
DexCom™ STS™ System DexCom, Inc.
San Diego, CA
92121
Automation of the Final Release Test procedure for release of the STS Receiver.

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved
Originals: 5
Supplements: 50

Summary of PMA Originals Under Review
Total Under Review: 80
Total Active: 37
Total On Hold: 43
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 4

Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review
Total Under Review: 437
Total Active: 237
Total On Hold: 200
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 15

Summary of All PMA Submissions Received
Originals: 6
Supplements:106

Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times
Number of Approvals: 50
Number of Denials: 0
Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 103.0
FDA Time: 76.5 Days MFR Time: 26.5 Days

Updated July 25, 2007

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