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PMA Final Decisions Rendered for September 2005

Some of the documents on this section of the CDRH Website are available only in PDF format and may not be accessible to those with certain disabilities. If you cannot access the documents you are interested in, please use the accessibility link for assistance. Below are Premarket Approvals (PMA), Product Development Protocols (PDP), Supplement and Notice Decisions for August 2004. This list is generated on a monthly basis.

A PDF document that contains the "Approval letter and Summary of Safety and Effectiveness" is being added to this listing for each PMA. The PMA number will appear as a link if this document is available. Information about the PDF Reader is available.

PMA Original Approvals

P020016

9/21/05

Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System

Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc.

Jacksonville, FL

32218

Approval for the Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System.  The device is indicated for reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint.  The reconstruction is necessary due to one of the following diagnoses: 1) arthritic conditions: osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, 2) ankylosis including but not limited to recurrent ankylosis with excessive heterotopic bone formation, 3) revision procedures where other treatments have failed (e.g. alloplastic reconstruction, autogenous grafts), 4) avascular necrosis, 5) multiply operated joints, 6) fracture, 7) functional deformity, 8) benign neoplasms, 9) malignancy (e.g. post-tumor excision), 10) degenerated or resorbed joints with severe anatomic discrepancies, and 11) developmental abnormality.

P040038

9/6/05

Xact® Carotid Stent System

Abbott Vascular Devices

Redwood City, CA

94063

Approval for the Xact® Carotid Stent System.  The Xact® Carotid Stent System, used in conjunction with the Abbott Vascular Devices embolic protection system, is indicated for the improvement of the lumen diameter of carotid arteries in patients considered at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require percutaneous carotid angioplasty and stenting for occlusive artery disease and meet the criteria outlined as follows: 1) Patients with carotid artery stenosis (≥ 50% for symptomatic patients by ultrasound or angiography or ≥ 80% for asymptomatic patients by ultrasound or angiography), located between the origin of the common carotid artery and the intra-cranial segment of the internal carotid artery; and

2) Patients must have a reference vessel diameter ranging between 4.8 mm and 9.1 mm at the target lesion


PMA Supplemental Approvals

P790002/S023

9/26/05

Real-Time

EBI Bone Healing System

EBI, L.P.

Parsippany, NJ

07054

Approval for three new coils: the FLX 5, the XL Coilette and the Mini Coilette and a modified version of the Bone Healing System Model 2001 controller.  The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name EBI bone Healing System and is indicated for the treatment of fracture non-unions, failed fusions, and congenital pseudoarthroses in the appendicular system.

P830055/S090

9/26/05

Real-Time

LCS Total Knee System

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Warsaw, IN

46581

Approval to: change the name of the LCS Complete M1 PS femoral component to the LCS Complete RPS femoral component, add new sizes along with some minor design changes to the RPS femoral components, change the name of the LCS Complete M1 PS tibial bearing component to the LCS Complete RPS tibial bearing component, add new bearing thicknesses to the RPS tibial bearing components, and make dimensional changes to the tibial reinforcement pin used with the RPS tibial bearings; change the cam and spine mechanisms for the LCS Complete Revision femoral and tibial bearing components, add a medium size to the LCS Complete Revision femoral and tibial bearing components, change the name of the LCS Complete Revision tibial bearing component from VVC1 to VVC, and modify the tibial reinforcement pin used with the VVC tibial bearings.

P830055/S091

9/12/05

Special

LCS® Total Knee System – MBT Revision Cemented Tibial Trays; 1294-35-110, 1294-35-115, 1294-35-120, 1294-35-125, 1294-35-130, 1294-35-140, 1294-35-150, 1294-35-160, 1294-35-170

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Warsaw, IN

46581

Approval for a change in the criteria used in the manufacture of the referenced components.  This modification adds a step to the inspection procedure by utilizing a gage to aid in the inspection of the Spiralock tapped hole prior to tapping.

P840001/S080

9/23/05

Real-Time

Restore™ Rechargeable Neurostimulation System

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for the Model 37083, Single Quadpolar Extension Kit.

P840064/S029

9/21/05

Real-Time

Viscoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device

Alcon Laboratories

Fort Worth, TX

76134

Approval for replacement of the material of the tip cap and stopper for latex-free rubber components.

P860004/S070

9/26/05

180-Day

SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion System

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for the Model 8832 Personal Therapy Manager (PTM), an accessory to the SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion System, indicated for the patient to activate delivery of physician programmed supplemental doses of preservative-free morphine sulfate sterile solution from the SynchroMed II pump for the treatment of chronic intractable pain.

P890003/S086

9/28/05

180-Day

Model 9986 Desktop/Baseline Operating System Software v1.4 (BOSS) for the CareLink Programmer and the Model 8190 Analyzer Software v6.0 for the Model 2290 Analyzer

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for “software enhancements” to the Model 9986 Desktop/Baseline Operating System Software (BOSS) for the CareLink Programmer and the Model 8190 Analyzer Software for the Model 2290 Analyzer.

P890003/S088

9/21/05

Real-Time

Medtronic Model 2030A BatteryCheck Monitor

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for a firmware upgrade of the BatteryCheck Monitor which will improve telemetry communication with the implanted device.

P900056/S083

9/27/05

180-Day

Rotawire™ Guide Wire, a component of the Rotablator Rotational Angioplasty System

Boston Scientific Cardiovascular

Maple Grove, MN

55311

Approval for a contract sterilization site located at Steris Isomedix Services, Inc. (formerly Cosmed Sterilization Group of New Jersey), South Plainfield, New Jersey.

P910007/S015

9/13/05

Special

ABBOTT IMx® Total PSA, ABBOTT AxSYM® Total PSA and ABBOTT ARCHITECT® Total PSA

Abbott Laboratories Diagnostics Division

Abbott Park, IL

60064

Approval for addition of a bias analysis study to the reagent package inserts.

P910016/S014

9/26/05

180-Day

Unicompartmental Device Configuration of the LCS® Total Knee System

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Warsaw, IN

46581

Approval for changes to the post-approval study.

P910077/S051

9/8/05

180-Day

LATITUDE Patient Management System

Guidant Corporation Cardiac Rhythm Management

Approval for the LATITUDE Patient Management System including the Model 6482 LATITUDE Communicator v1.4 and the Supplemental Application Server (SAS) software v1.0.1 for use in monitoring patients implanted with a Contak Renewal 3 RF.

P930014/S015

9/14/05

Panel

ACRYSOF Toric Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Models SA60T3, SA60T4 and SA60T5

Alcon Research Ltd.

Fort Worth, TX

76134

Approval for the ACRYSOF® Toric Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Models SA60T3, SA60T4 and SA60T5.  The devices are indicated for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye for visual correction of aphakia and pre-existing corneal astigmatism secondary to removal of a cataractous lens in adult patients with or without presbyopia, who desire improved uncorrected distance vision, reduction of residual refractive cylinder and increased spectacle independence for distance vision.

P930016/S023

9/28/05

Real-Time

STAR S4 IR™ Excimer Laser System with Variable Spot Scanning (VSS™) and WaveScan Wavefront® System

VISX, Inc.

Santa Clara, CA

95051

Approval for minor design and labeling changes included in WaveScan software, version 3.65.

P930038/S044

9/2/05

Special

Angio-Seal™ Vascular Closure Device

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

Daig Division

Minnetonka, MN

55345

Approval for instructions for use/labeling changes.

P950029/S024

9/2/05

Real-Time

Symphony/ELA Rhapsody Pacemaker System and the Orchestra Programmer

ELA Medical, Inc.

Plymouth, MN

55441

Approval for the following software updates: 1) AAIsafeR RAM patch 2.3 for Symphony DR 2550 devices with ROM mask T3, 2) ROM mask T4 for Symphony DR 2550, Symphony SR 2250, ELA Rhapsody+ DR 2530, ELA Rhapsody DR 2510, and ELA Rhapsody SR 2210, 3) Elaview 1.30 UG2 application software for the Orchestra programmer.

P950039/S015

9/28/05

180-Day

ThinPrep 2000 System

Cytyc Corporation

Marlborough, MA

01752

Approval for additional claims to the current approved labeling for ThinPrep 2000 System regarding removal of a 4 mL aliquot from the PreservCyt vial prior to preparation of the ThinPrep Pap test(TPPT). This aliquot is only to be used to support performance of ancillary tests approved by the FDA on PreservCyt material.

P960011/S010

9/15/05

180-Day

BioLon™ 1% Sodium Hyaluronate for Ophthalmic Surgery

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

East Brunswick, NJ

08816

Approval to include IOLTECH, Cidra, Puerto Rico as a distributor for Biolon in the United States.

P960040/S072

9/22/05

Real-Time

VITAITY HE Models T180 & T182, and VENTAK PRIZM 2 VR Model 1860 AICDs

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Approval to replace the existing Polyimide tubing that provides insulation in the pulse generator header assembly with Polyetheretherke-tone (PEEK) tubing.

P960058/S042

9/21/05

180-Day

HiResolution™ Bionic Ear System

Advanced Bionics

Sylmar, CA

91342

Approval for a manufacturing site for receiving, receiving inspection, staging, packaging finished goods, and shipping located at Advanced Bionics, Sylmar, California.

P970003/S058

9/29/05

Special

VNS Therapy System- Model 302 Lead Physician’s Manual

Cyberonics

Houston, TX

77058

Approval for changes to the Model 302 Lead Physician’s Manual clarifying information regarding handling to avoid damage to the lead and helical electrodes.

P970018/S010

9/28/05

Real-Time

PrepStain™ System

Tripath Imaging

Durham, NC

27703

Approval for modification to the SurePath Slide preparation.

P980016/S052

9/30/05

135-Day

EnTrust Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval to verify additional programming parameters at the post-sterilization manufacturing step.  The devices, as modified, will be marketed under the trade names EnTrust Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator and EnRhythm Implantable Pulse Generator respectively.

P980016/S054

9/21/05

Real-Time

Medtronic Model 2030A BatteryCheck Monitor

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for a firmware upgrade of the BatteryCheck Monitor which will improve telemetry communication with the implanted device.

P980035/S045

9/30/05

135-Day

EnRhythm Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG)

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval to verify additional programming parameters at the post-sterilization manufacturing step.  The devices, as modified, will be marketed under the trade names EnTrust Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator and EnRhythm Implantable Pulse Generator respectively.

P980035/S046

9/15/05

Real-Time

EnPulse E1/E2 Implantable Pulse Generator Devices

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for the use of an alternate package configuration and changes to the label stock.

P980053/S008

9/26/05

180-Day

Durasphere® Injectable Bulking Agent

Carbon Medical Technologies, Inc.

St. Paul, MN

55110

Approval for the 1 mL syringe used to deploy Durasphere Injectable Bulking Agent to be changed from a polycarbonate syringe with the latex-free compound tip to a syringe with a polypropylene silicone tip.

P990001/S019

9/21/05

180-Day

Vitatron T-Series Programming Software Model VSF07 Version 1.1; Vitatron T-Series Programming Software Model VSF08 Version 1.1; Vitatron VSE03 Version 2.2 CD-ROM; and Vitatron VSE04 Version 2.2 CD-ROM/ZIP-file

Vitatron, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for updated programming software, including the Ventricular Rate Stabilization feature, to be used with either the T60 DR Model T60A1 or T20 SR Model T20A1 devices.

P990012/S002

9/22/05

135-Day

Elecsys HBsAg Immunoassay, Elecsys HBsAg Confirmatory Test and Elecsys PreciControl HBsAg

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

Indianapolis, MN

46250

Approval for changes to the calibrator and control recovery ranges.

P990020/S021

9/22/05

Special

Medtronic Vascular AneuRx Stent Graft with Xcelerant Delivery System

Medtronic Vascular

Santa Rosa, CA

95403

Approval for the addition of a new inspection test.

P990037/S023

9/2/05

Special

Duett ProSealing Device (Model 1010), Diagnostic Duett Pro Sealing Device (Model 2210), and D-Stat Flowable Hemostat (Model 4000)

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55369

Approval to modify the procedure for determining acceptance of the Limulus Amebocyte Level (LAL) test results.

P000032/S012

9/21/05

Real-Time

Her Option™ Cryoablation Therapy System

American Medical Systems

Minnetonka, MN

55343

Approval for a change in material to the precool finned tubing and the mixed gas finned tubing from 304 stainless steel to Inconel 625

P000040/S006

9/21/05

Real-Time

HTA™ System

Boston Scientific Corporation

Marlborough, MA

01752

Approval for the addition of the tenaculum stabilizer component to the HTA Procedure Set and for changes to the packaging, shelf-life and labeling associated with the addition of the component.

P000046/S012

9/26/05

Special

Staarvisc™ II Sodium Hyaluronate

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.

Woburn, MA

01801

Approval for the change in labeling to include cannula assembly instructions.

P010031/S025

9/21/05

Real-Time

Medtronic Model 2030A BatteryCheck Monitor

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for a firmware upgrade of the BatteryCheck Monitor which will improve telemetry communication with the implanted device.

P010039/S003

9/27/05

180-Day

Siemens SONOCUR Basic Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Malvern, PA

19355

Approval for modifications to the post-approval protocol.

P020004/S011

9/28/05

180-Day

Gore EXCLUDER™ Bifurcated Endoprosthesis

W.L. Gore & Associated, Inc.

Flagstaff, AZ

86001

Approval for the addition of a shorter (12 cm) trunk/ipsilateral component to the Gore EXCLUDER™ Bifurcated Endoprosthesis product line.

P020045/S010

9/2/05

Real-Time

7F Freezor Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter & CCT.2 Cryoconsole System

CryoCath Technologies, Inc.

Kirkland, Quebec Canada H9H 5H3

Approval for a minor design change to the stop button on the CryoConsole from the current size of 19 mm to the proposed 16 mm size stop button.

P030002/S004

9/8/05

Real-Time

crystaLens SE™ (Model AT-45 SE) Multipiece Silicone Posterior Chamber Accommodating Intraocular Lens (IOL)

Eyeonics, Inc.

Aliso Viejo, CA

92656

Approval for the following modifications to the physician’s labeling: change in the model number and trade name; change in directions for use to facilitate proper insertion and orientation of the lens; and, change in the existing recommendations for maximizing patient outcomes.  The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name crystaLens SE™ (Model AT-45 SE) and is indicated for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye for the visual correction of aphakia secondary to the removal of a cataractous lens in adult patients with and without presbyopia.  The crystaLens SE™ (Model AT-45 SE) provides approximately one diopter of monocular accommodation which allows for near, intermediate, and distance vision without spectacles.

P030002/S005

9/26/05

Special

crystaLens (Model AT045) Multipiece Silicone Posterior Chamber Accommodating Intraocular Lens (IOL)

C & C Vision

Aliso Viejo, CA

92656

Approval for changes in the “Recommendations for Maximizing Patient Outcomes” section of the physicians labeling.

P030007/S001

9/16/05

Real-Time

Kodak Mammography CAD Engine

Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, NY

14650

Approval for minor updated to the computer-assisted detection algorithms.

P030017/S017

9/16/05

180-Day

Precision® Spinal Cord Stimulation System

Advanced Bionics
Sylmar, CA
91342

Approval for a manufacturing site for receiving, receiving inspection, staging, packaging, finished goods, and shipping located at Advanced Bionics, Sylmar, California.

P040030/S001

9/29/05

Real-Time

InSite™ HER-2/neu (CB11) Monoclonal Antibody

BioGenex Laboratories, Inc.

San Ramon, CA

94583

Approval for modification of the package insert of the InSite™ HER-2/neu kit, for use in the antibody-only version of the device.  The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name InSite™ HER-2/neu (CB11) Monoclonal Antibody and is indicated for: InSite™ HER-2/neu (CB11) is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is intended for in vitro diagnostic use in Immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays to semi-quantitatively localize by light microscopy the over-expression of HER-2/neu (i.e., c-erB-2) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue sections.  InSite™ HER-2/neu (CB11) is indicated as an aid in the assessment of breast cancer patients for whom Herceptin® (Trastuzumab) therapy is being considered.  Clinical interpretation of InSite™ HER-2/neu (CB11) immunostaining results (absence or presence; semi-quantitative intensity Score) should be complemented by appropriate controls and morphological tissue analysis and be evaluated by a qualified pathologist within the context of patient clinical history and other diagnostic results.

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

P870038/S007

9/13/05

Starr Edwards Silastic Ball Valve models 1260 and 6120

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

Irvine, CA

92614

Approval for a change in supplier of the PTFE monofilament sewing thread from W.L. Gore to Lenzing AG.

P910073/S054

9/23/05

ENDOTAK RELAIANCE leads

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Change in the manufacturing process that adds a drug collar inspection to the assembly and bonding manufacturing instruction for the leads.

P940031/S039

9/7/05

Guidant DISCOVERY, MERIDIAN Pulse Generators

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Upgrade the torque setscrew system software from v2.0 to v3.0.

P940031/S040

9/7/05

Guidant DISCOVERY, MERIDIAN Pulse Generators

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Implementation of a die screen inspection and addition of a cratering failure mode for this inspection.

P940031/S042

9/13/05

DISCOVERY/ MERIDIAN families

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Addition of an inline temperature and humidity controlled cure tunnel to fill channels.

P940031/S043

9/27/05

DISCOVERY/ MERIDIAN Family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Modification in the pin gauge tool.

P950022/S026

9/13/05

Epic and Atlas families of devices

St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division

Sylmar, CA

01342

Removal of a 14-day hold period by instituting Total and Delta Battery Current tests.

P960040/S069

9/21/05

VITALITY Family of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Addition of an Automated Vision System (equipment) to the inspection process for inspection of headers that will replace the manual visual inspection process to the family of CRT and ICD devices.

P960040/S070

9/7/05

Guidant VITALITY family of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and VENTAK PRIZM 2 Automatic implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators AICD

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Upgrade the torque setscrew system software from v2.0 to v3.0.

P960040/S073

9/7/05

Guidant VITALITY family of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Change in the method of attaching the header to the can involving roughening the area of attachment to improve bond strength.

P960040/S074

9/7/05

Guidant VITALITY family of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Implementation of a die screen inspection and addition of a cratering failure mode for this inspection.

P960040/S076

9/13/05

VITALITY/PRIZM families

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Addition of an inline temperature and humidity controlled cure tunnel to fill channels.

P960040/S077

9/8/05

VENTAK PRIZM 2DV/VR Pulse Generator Models 1860, 1861

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Addition of a hybrid inspection step for lifted or cracked pads during the rework process.

P960040/S079

9/15/05

VITALITY family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Test modifications for the high voltage power modules in the VITALITY and RENEWAL DS ICDs.

P960040/S080

9/15/05

Prizm 2

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Change to the Lifted Positive DF (DF+) Pad inspection process.

P960040/S082

9/23/05

VITALITY family of Defibrillators

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Change in the manufacturing process eliminating Vaccuum Bake and Inspection and the First Shelf Test step.

P960040/S085

9/27/05

PRIZM/  VITALITY Family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Modification in the pin gauge tool.

D970003/S041

9/7/05

Guidant DISCOVERY, INSIGNIA, INTELLIS II, NEXUS, PULSAR Pulse Generators

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Upgrade the torque setscrew system software from v2.0 to v3.0.

D970003/S042

9/7/05

INSIGNIA and NEXUS families

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Add a support fixture to the bonding process of the header and case.

D970003/S043

9/7/05

INSIGNIA and NEXUS families

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Automation of the process of applying the medical adhesive to the device header and affixing the header to the device case.

D970003/S044

9/7/05

PULSAR Max family of Implantable Pacemakers

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Change in the method of attaching the header to the can involving roughening the area of attachment to improve bond strength.

D970003/S046

9/7/05

Guidant DISCOVERY, INSIGNIA, INTELLIS II, NEXUS, PULSAR Pulse Generators

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Implementation of a die screen inspection and addition of a cratering failure mode for this inspection.

D970003/S047

9/13/05

DISCOVERY/ INSIGNIA/ PULSAR/NEXUS/ INTELIS families

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Addition of an inline temperature and humidity controlled cure tunnel to fill channels.

D970003/S048

9/27/05

DISCOVERY/PULSAR MAX/INSIGNIA/NEXUS/INTELLIS Family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Modification in the pin gauge tool.

D970012/S027

9/1/05

Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Model 700

American Medical Systems

Minnetonka, MN

55343

Change an in-process quality control monitoring step for endotoxin testing to a different location in the process flow.

P000039/S007

9/16/05

AMPLATZER Duct Occluder

AGA Medical Corporation

Golden Valley, MN

55427

Alternate trimming method of the Nitinol wire braids.

P000044/S008

9/22/05

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products HBsAg Reagent Pack and Calibrators

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

Rochester, NY

14626

Change in supplier for the manufacture of a component used in the manufacture of the VITROS HBsAg Calibrator by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics.

P010012/S061

9/21/05

CONTAK RENEWAL 3 & 4 Family of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) Devices

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN
55112

Addition of an Automated Vision System (equipment) to the inspection process for inspection of headers that will replace the manual visual inspection process to the family of CRT and ICD devices.

P010012/S062

9/7/05

Guidant CONTAK RENEWAL family of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Upgrade the torque setscrew system software from v2.0 to v3.0.

P010012/S064

9/7/05

Guidant CONTAK RENEWAL family of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Change in the method of attaching the header to the can involving roughening the area of attachment to improve bond strength.

P010012/S065

9/7/05

Guidant CONTAK RENEWAL family of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Implementation of a die screen inspection and addition of a cratering failure mode for this inspection.

P010012/S067

9/13/05

CONTAK RENEWAL/CD 2/RENEWAL RF families

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Addition of an inline temperature and humidity controlled cure tunnel to fill channels.

P010012/S068

9/15/05

RENEWAL DS family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Test modifications for the high voltage power modules in the VITALITY and RENEWAL DS ICDs.

P010012/S070

9/15/05

CONTAK RENEWAL 3

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Change to the Lifted Positive DF (DF+) Pad inspection process.

P010012/S072

9/23/05

CONTAK RENEWAL family of Defibrillators

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Change in the manufacturing process eliminating Vaccuum Bake and Inspection and the First Shelf Test step.

P010012/S073

9/27/05

CONTAK RENEWAL Family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Modification in the pin gauge tool.

P010018/S008

9/30/05

Viewpoint® CK System

Refractec, Inc.

Irvine, CA

92618

Implementation of a controlled adhesive application process to more accurately control the amount of adhesive applied.

P020024/S002

9/16/05

AMPLATZER Duct Occluder

AGA Medical Corporation

Golden Valley, MN

55427

Alternate trimming method of the Nitinol wire braids.

P030005/S011

9/9/05

CONTAK RENEWAL TR family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Adding a second supplier, MicroCrystal, for the piezoelectric quartz crystal component used in the CONTAK RENEWAL TR devices.

P030005/S012

9/7/05

CONTAK RENEWAL TR family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Add a support fixture to the bonding process of the header and case.

P030005/S013

9/7/05

CONTAK RENEWAL TR IS-1 family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Automation of the process of applying the medical adhesive to the device header and affixing the header to the device case.

P030005/S014

9/13/05

CONTAK RENEWAL TR Models H120 and H125

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Updated inspection criteria for bubbles within the medical adhesive in the header assembly.

P030005/S015

9/8/05

CONTAK RENEWAL TR Models H120 and H125

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Changes made to the software of the Automated Setscrew Preload system for the models listed that were inadvertently left ou of a previous 30-day notice.

P030005/S016

9/13/05

CONTAK RENEWAL TR family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Addition of an inline temperature and humidity controlled cure tunnel to fill channels.

P030005/S018

9/27/05

CONTAK RENEWAL TR Family

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Modification in the pin gauge tool.

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved
Originals: 2
Supplements: 43

Summary of PMA Originals Under Review
Total Under Review: 90
Total Active: 35
Total On Hold: 55
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 2

Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review
Total Under Review: 320
Total Active: 155
Total On Hold: 165
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 4

Summary of All PMA Submissions Received
Originals: 6
Supplements: 84

Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times
Number of Approvals: 43
Number of Denials: 0
Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 87.9
FDA Time: 75.0 Days MFR Time: 12.9 Days

Updated March 29, 2007

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