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PMA Final Decisions Rendered for September 2007

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PMA Original Approvals

P040040
9/7/07
The Amplatzer® Muscular VSD Occluder AGA Medical Corporation
Golden Valley, MN
55427
Approval for The Amplatzer® Muscular VSD Occluder. The device is indicated for use in patients with a complex ventricular septal defect (VSD) of significant size to warrant closure (large volume left to right shunt, pulmonary hypertension and/or clinical symptoms of congestive heart failure) who are considered to be at high risk for standard transatrial or transarterial surgical closure based on anatomical conditions and/or based on overall medical condition. High risk anatomical factors for transatrial or transarterial surgical closure include patients: 1) Requiring left ventriculotomy or an extensive right ventriculotomy; 2) With a failed previous VSD closure; 3) With multiple apical and/or anterior muscular VSDs (“Swiss Cheese Septum”); or 4) With posterior apical VSDs covered by trabeculae.
P070009
9/28/07
REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band Model 2200-X Obtech Medical GMBH
Zug, Switzerland
6300
Approval for the REALIZE ™ Adjustable Gastric Band. This device is indicated for weight reduction for morbidly obese patients and is indicated for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 40 kg/m 2, or a BMI of at least 35 kg/m 2 with one or more comorbid conditions. The Band is indicated for use only in morbidly obese adult patients who have failed more conservative weight-reduction alternatives, such as supervised diet, exercise and behavior modification programs.

PMA Supplemental Approvals

P810046/S222
9/27/07
VOYAGER™ OTW Coronary Dilatation Catheter Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Approval for an addition of a lubricious coating to the inner lumen of the catheter.
P820003/S081
9/28/07
Real-Time
Medtronic Model 5348 and Model 5388 External Pulse Generators Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for minor design changes and internal component updates to Medtronic Model 5348 and Model 5388 External Pulse Generators.
P850048/S022
9/18/07
180-Day
ACCESS® (Hybritech®) PSA Reagents on the ACCESS® Immunoassay Systems Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Chaska, MN
55318
Approval for the use of the ACCESS® (Hybritech®) PSA reagents on the UniCel® DxI 600 ACCESS® Immunoassay System.
P890003/S114
9/14/07
180-Day
CareLink Monitor Models 2490G, 2490H, 2490J, and the 2020A CardioSight Reader Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Plexus Services Corp., Penang, Malaysia.
P890003/S124
9/18/07
Real-Time
Thera/Prodigy Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for a change to the XM485 and XM486 wire bond terminal blocks found in Medtronic Kappa 700, Kappa 900, EnPulse, Adapta/Versa/ Sensia, Sigma, 350 Series, Thera/Prodigy, Kappa 400, and InSync-II Implantable Pulse Generator and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker (CRT-P) Families.
P890003/S126
9/11/07
Special
Model 2490G/H/J Medtronic CareLink Monitor and the Model 2020A CardioSight Reader Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for labeling changes that add an instruction that is intended to enhance the safe use of the device.
P890055/S021
9/7/07
180-Day
GEM Model 7227 Implantable Device Codman
Raynham, MA
02767
Approval for a sterilization site located at Steris-Isomedix, Northborough, Massachusetts.
P900061/S071
9/14/07
180-Day
CareLink Monitor Models 2490G, 2490H, 2490J, and the 2020A CardioSight Reader Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Plexus Services Corp., Penang, Malaysia.
P900061/S073
9/11/07
Special
Model 2490G/H/J Medtronic CareLink Monitor and the Model 2020A CardioSight Reader Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for labeling changes that add an instruction that is intended to enhance the safe use of the device.
P910023/S132
9/11/07
180-Day
Promote Models 3207-36 and
3207-30
St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for adding the wireless communication between the programmer and the implantable devices.
P910071/S009
9/12/07
135-Day
ADATO® SIL-OL 5000 Silicone Oil Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
San Dimas, CA
91773
Approval to change molding technology.
P930014/S020
9/6/07
135-Day
AcrySof® Single-Piece Intraocular Lens (IOL) Alcon Research Ltd.
Fort Worth, TX
76134
Approval to add a vision enhancement system to the automill in the manufacturing of the intraocular lenses.
P950022/S040
9/6/07
Real-Time
Riata STS Optim Lead Models 7120, 7121, 7122, 7130 and 7131 St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for distal tip changes to the Riata ST Optim lead family. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name Riata STS Optim Lead Models 7120, 7121, 7122, 7130 and 7131, and are indicated for use as transvenous, steroid eluting, right ventricular dual and single defibrillation coil leads with compatible pulse generators.
P950042/S004
9/5/07
180-Day
PINPOINT™ Endoscopic Light Source and Video Camera Novadaq Technologies, Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L4W rL5
Approval for a trade name change from Onco-LIFE™ to PINPOINT™ Endoscopic Light Source and Video Camera.
P960011/S011
9/13/07
Real-Time
Biolon™ 1% Sodium Hyaluronate Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Suffern, NY
10901
Approval for a change in inflammation testing for bulk sodium hyaluronate from oxidative burst testing to an IL-6 ELISA method.
P960016/S019
9/24/07
Real-Time
Safire Cardiac Ablation System St. Jude Medica Atrial Fibrillation Division
Minnetonka, MN
55345
Approval for labeling modifications that allows: 1) the IBI-1500T6 and T9 Cardiac Ablation Generators (equipped with temperature monitoring) to be used with the Safire Bi-directional Ablation Catheter and 2) the extension cables (previously approved under P960016/S016 for use with the IBI-1500T6) be used with the IBI-1500 T9 RF Generator.
P960040/S143
9/19/07
135-Day
PRIZM, PRIZM II Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-D) Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Approval for the addition of an alternate supplier for integrated circuit wafer gold bumping service for the PRIZM and PRIZM II CRT-D devices.
P960053/S004
9/28/07
180-Day
SBI Braun-Cutter Trapez-Metacarpal Prosthesis Small Bone Innovations
Morrisville, PA
19067
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Professional Contract Sterilization, Taunton, Massachusetts.
P970012/S028
9/18/07
Real-Time
Kappa 400 Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for a change to the XM485 and XM486 wire bond terminal blocks found in Medtronic Kappa 700, Kappa 900, EnPulse, Adapta/Versa/ Sensia, Sigma, 350 Series, Thera/Prodigy, Kappa 400, and InSync-II Implantable Pulse Generator and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker (CRT-P) Families.
P970038/S009
9/19/07
180-Day
ACCESS® (Hybritech®) Free PSA Reagents on the ACCESS® Immunoassay Systems Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Chaska, MN
55318
Approval for the use of the ACCESS® (Hybritech®) free PSA reagents on the UniCel® DxI 600 ACCESS® Immunoassay System.
P980016/S092
9/14/07
180-Day
CareLink Monitor Models 2490G, 2490H, 2490J, and the 2020A CardioSight Reader Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Plexus Services Corp., Penang, Malaysia.
P980016/S108
9/11/07
Special
Gem DR,
Gem II DR and VR, Gem III DR and VR, Onyx, Marquis DR and VR, Maximo DR and VR, Intrinsic and Intrinsic 30, Virtuoso, and EnTrust Family of Implantable Devices
Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for labeling changes that add an instruction that is intended to enhance the safe use of the device.
P980035/S069
9/14/07
180-Day
CareLink Monitor Models 2490G, 2490H, 2490J, and the 2020A CardioSight Reader Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Plexus Services Corp., Penang, Malaysia.
P980035/S075
9/18/07
Real-Time
Kappa 700, Kappa 900, EnPulse, Adapta/Versa/ Sensia, Sigma, and Medtronic 350 Series Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for a change to the XM485 and XM486 wire bond terminal blocks found in Medtronic Kappa 700, Kappa 900, EnPulse, Adapta/Versa/ Sensia, Sigma, 350 Series, Thera/Prodigy, Kappa 400, and InSync-II Implantable Pulse Generator and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker (CRT-P) Families.
P980035/S076
9/11/07
Special
Kappa 600/700/800/900 and EnPulse, EnRhythm, Adapta, Versa and Sensia Pacemakers Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for labeling changes that add an instruction that is intended to enhance the safe use of the device.
P980041/S009
9/12/07
180-Day
ACCESS® AFP Reagents on the ACCESS® Immunoassay Systems Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Chaska, MN
55318
Approval for the use of the ACCESS® AFP reagents on the UniCel® DxI 600 ACCESS® Immunoassay System.
P000021/S010
9/14/07
Real-Time
Dimension® TPSA Flex® Reagent Cartridge Dade Behring, Inc.
Newark, DE
19714
Approval for the Dimension® TPSA Flex® Reagent Cartridge on the Dimension® EXL™ Clinical Chemistry System.
P000025/S023
9/24/07
180-Day
COMBI 40+ Cochlear Implant System with MAESTRO System Software version 2.0.1 and Opus-1 Speech Processor Med-El Corporation
Durham, NC
27713
Approval for the OPUS-1 external speech processor and the MAESTRO 2.0.1, which are new components of the approved COMBI 40+ cochlear implant system and are indicated for use on patients who have been implanted with PULSAR CI 100 and/or SONATA TI 100 cochlear implants. The software, MAESTRO 2.0.1, is intended for programming the OPUS-1 speech processor, and implements two new speech coding strategy features, High Definition CIS (HDCIS) and Fine Structure Processing (FSP).
P000025/S027
9/25/07
Special
COMBI 40+ Cochlear Implant System Med-El Corporation
Durham, NC
27713
Approval for changes to the Microphone Test Device (MTD) Users Manual.
P010014/S016
9/12/07
Special
Oxford® Meniscal Unicompartmental Knee System Biomet, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Approval for new fixturing to be used during the manufacturing of the tibial components of the Oxford Meniscal Unicompartmental Knee System to prevent components being mis-marked.
P010015/S031
9/18/07
Real-Time
InSync III Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for a change to the XM485 and XM486 wire bond terminal blocks found in Medtronic Kappa 700, Kappa 900, EnPulse, Adapta/Versa/ Sensia, Sigma, 350 Series, Thera/Prodigy, Kappa 400, and InSync-II Implantable Pulse Generator and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker (CRT-P) Families.
P010031/S059
9/14/07
180-Day
CareLink Monitor Models 2490G, 2490H, 2490J, and the 2020A CardioSight Reader Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Plexus Services Corp., Penang, Malaysia.
P010031/S073
9/13/07
180-Day
InSync ICD Model 7272 System Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for a labeling update to add a clinical summary for the completed InSync ICD Model 171 post-approval study.
P010031/S078
9/11/07
Special
InSync IC, InSync Marquis, InSync Maximo, InSync Sentry, InSync II Marquis and InSync III Marquis and Concerto Implantable Devices Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Approval for labeling changes that add an instruction that is intended to enhance the safe use of the device.
P020001/S002
9/26/07
Real-Time
STAN S31 Fetal Heart Monitor Neoventa Medical AB
Washington, DC
20002
Approval for a change to the LCD panel model, power supply unit, and addition of an internal fan. The device is indicated for use as an adjunct to fetal heart rate monitoring to determine whether obstetrical intervention is warranted when there is increased risk of developing metabolic acidosis. The device is intended for use in patients with:
1) planned vaginal delivery;
2) >36 completed weeks gestation;
3) Singleton fetus; 4) vertex presentation; and
5) ruptured amniotic membranes.
P020004/S027
9/4/07
135-Day
Gore EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Flagstaff, AZ
86003
Approval for machine-assisted stent winding equipment as an alternate process in the manufacture of the device.
P020018/S022
9/25/07
135-Day
Zenith AAA Endovascular Graft w/H&L One Shot Introduction System Cook, Inc
Bloomington, IN
47402
Approval for a change to the 304v stainless steel wire supplier’s process to include 100% eddy current testing.
P020027/S006
9/14/07
Real-Time
Dimension® FPSA Flex® Reagent Cartridge Dade Behring, Inc.
Newark, DE
19714
Approval for the Dimension® FPSA Flex® Reagent Cartridge on the Dimension® EXL™ Clinical Chemistry System.
P020036/S008
9/20/07
Special
S.M.A.R.T. Nitinol Stent System Cordis Corporation
Warren, NJ
07059
Approval for the establishment of an additional specification for a bismuth subcarbonate blend raw material.
P030047/S005
9/20/07
Special
PRECISE Nitinol Stent System Cordis Corporation
Warren, NJ
07059
Approval for the establishment of an additional specification for a bismuth subcarbonate blend raw material.
P030054/S050
9/11/07
180-Day
Current ICD Models 1207-36, 1207-30, 2207-36 and 2207-30 St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for adding the wireless communication between the programmer and the implantable devices.
P040006/S004
9/5/07
180-Day
CHARITÉ Artificial Disc DePuy Spine, Inc.
Raynham, MA
02767
Approval for: 1) additional endplates with larger footprint, lateral placement of fixation teeth, and 1 mm offset articulating surface; 2) additional cores with modified outer rim; 3) modified surgical instruments to accommodate modified device components; and 4) modified surgical technique.
P040020/S004
9/6/07
135-Day
AcrySof® ReSTOR Apodized Diffractive Aspheric Intraocular Lens (IOL) Alcon Research Ltd.
Fort Worth, TX
76134
Approval to add a vision enhancement system to the automill in the manufacturing of the intraocular lenses.
P040023/S009
9/3/07
180-Day
Duraloc® Option Ceramic Hip System DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Approval of the post-approval study for the device.
P040044/S002
9/20/07
Special
Mynx™ Vascular Closure Device AccessClosure, Inc.
Mountain View, CA
94043
Approval for additional warnings regarding device use at particular puncture site locations in the Instructions for Use (IFU) for the device.
P050006/S001
9/21/07
180-Day
GORE HELEX™ Septal Occluder W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Flagstaff, AZ
86003
Approval for design modifications for the catheter delivery system (HELIX 1.5 delivery system).
P060018/S001
9/18/07
Special
PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc Medtronic Sofamor Danek
Memphis, TN
38132
Approval for changes to the surgical technique manual (i.e., modification of Figure 8 and the addition of a cautionary note).

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

P810046/S223
9/19/07
VOYAGER™ Coronary Dilatation Catheter Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Modification of the cutting process for necked tungsten tubing from a manual to an automated process.
P810046/S224
9/19/07
VOYAGER™ OTW Coronary Dilatation Catheter Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Modification of the manufacturing tools and in-process parameters used during outer membrane necking and proximal balloon sealing.
P900033/S017
9/21/07
INTEGRA Dermal Regeneration Template Integra Life Sciences Corporation
Plainsboro, NJ
08536
Replacement of a manufacturing vessel.
P910023/S152
9/21/07
Cadence Family of ICDs St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate vendor for a component used on the hybrid.
P910023/S153
9/28/07
Cadence Family of ICDs St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Alternate process to remove cleaning and finishing residue from devices following soda blast and grit blast process.
P960040/S149
9/28/07
VENTAK AV/VR (VENTAK PRIZM) Devices Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Automation of an adhesive application process.
P970003/S087
9/4/07
VNS Therapy System Cyberonics
Houston, TX
77058
Addition of a new model packaging system for the device.
P970003/S088
9/21/07
VNS Therapy System Pulse and Pulse Duo Generators Cyberonics
Houston, TX
77058
Additional quality control test.
P970051/S041
9/21/07
Nucleus 24 Cochlear Implant System Cochlear Americas
Englewood, CO
80112
Change in biocompatibility information for the Coil spacer (material specification change).
P970051/S042
9/21/07
Nucleus 24 Cochlear Implant System Cochlear Americas
Englewood, CO
80112
Assembly changes for strengthening cable conductor connections.
P970051/S043
9/21/07
Nucleus 24 Cochlear Implant System Cochlear Americas
Englewood, CO
80112
Change in the post-wash drying temperature for the hybrid assembly.
P970051/S044
9/21/07
Nucleus 24 Cochlear Implant System Cochlear Americas
Englewood, CO
80112
Change in the assembly and stylet insertion processes.
P980006/S011
9/19/07
Bausch & Lomb® PureVision® (balafilcon A) Visibility Tinted Contact Lenses Bausch & Lomb
Rochester, NY
14609
Change to the raw material specification for one of the components in the polymer formulation for the contact lens material balafilcon A.
P980016/S105
9/12/07
Dual Chamber ICDs and CRTs Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Change in the vendor who performs the plasma cleaning process for the patient alert flex circuit.
P980016/S106
9/12/07
Virtuoso Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Devices (ICDs) Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Rework process for a component during the manufacturing process.
P980016/S107
9/21/07
Virtuoso Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Devices (ICDs) Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Modifications to the hybrid tests used on multiple ICDs and CRT devices.
P010012/S156
9/28/07
CONTAK CD/ EASYTRAK Devices Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Automation of an adhesive application process.
P010031/S074
9/12/07
Dual Chamber ICDs and CRTs Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Change in the vendor who performs the plasma cleaning process for the patient alert flex circuit.
P010031/S075
9/12/07
Concerto Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT-Ds) Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Rework process for a component during the manufacturing process.
P010031/S077
9/21/07
Concerto Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT-Ds) Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview, MN
55126
Modifications to the hybrid tests used on multiple ICDs and CRT devices.
P020026/S040
9/4/07
CORDIS CYPHER Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent Cordis Corporation
Miami, FL
33012
Use of CYPHER OTW Stents for analytical testing performed prior to release into finished goods inventory and for the reserve samples for both the CYPHER Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent Rapid Exchange (RX) and Over-the-Wire (OTW) delivery systems.
P020026/S041
9/21/07
CYPHER ® Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent Cordis Corporation
Miami, FL
33012
Elimination of visual inspections for loose fibers inside the balloon that are conducted during the Crimp and pack manufacturing process.
P020052/S003
9/21/07
Response™ CV Cardioversion Electrophysiology Catheter and System Accessory Equipment St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Minnetonka, MN
55345
Implementation of newly qualified electrode ring swaging equipment and swaging dies, for swaging electrode rings onto catheter shaft, and performance of preventive cleaning for swaging dies.
P020052/S004
9/21/07
Response™ CV Catheter St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Minnetonka, MN
55345
Modification of the method of tray cleaning used in packaging of the device.
P030002/S012
9/26/07
crystalens Model AT-45 Accommodating Intraocular Lens eyeonics, Inc.
Aliso Viejo, CA
92656
Addition of a change in the raw materials mixing method.
P030054/S065
9/21/07
Epic HF Family of CRT-Ds St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate vendor for a component used on the hybrid.
P030054/S066
9/28/07
Epic HF Family of CRT-Ds St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Alternate process to remove cleaning and finishing residue from devices following soda blast and grit blast process.
P040025/S005
9/21/07
Cool Cap System Olympic Medical Corp.
Seattle, WA
98108
Replacing a mechanical test gauge with an electronic gauge and the release of an Acceptance Test Procedure for the periodic verification of all test fixtures.
P040027/S006
9/21/07
VIATORR® TIPS Endoprosthesis W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
Flagstaff, AZ
86001
Change in the testing process for the nitinol wire.
P050038/S003
9/27/07
Arista™ AH Absorbable Hemostat Medafor, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55430
Change in the frequency of endotoxin testing on a bulk incoming raw material.

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved
Originals: 2
Supplements: 47

Summary of PMA Originals Under Review
Total Under Review: 73
Total Active: 35
Total On Hold: 38
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 3

Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review
Total Under Review: 427
Total Active: 271
Total On Hold: 156
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 14

Summary of All PMA Submissions Received
Originals: 2
Supplements: 120

Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times
Number of Approvals: 47
Number of Denials: 0
Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 118
FDA Time: 101.4 Days MFR Time: 16.6 Days

Updated February 8, 2008

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