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PMA Final Decisions Rendered for May 2000

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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 May 2000. This list is generated on a monthly basis.

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PMA Original Approvals

PMA ORIGINAL APPROVALS

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL

DEVICE TRADE NAME

COMPANY NAME
CITY, STATE, & ZIP

DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS

P990028

5/26/00

FocalSeal-L Synthetic Absorbable Sealant

Focal, Inc.

Lexington, MA

02173

The FocalSeal-L Synthetic Absorbable Sealant is indicated for use as an adjunct to standard closure of visceral pleural air leaks incurred during elective pulmonary resection.

P990053

5/12/00

OxiFirst™ Fetal Oxygen Saturation Monitoring System

Nellcor Puritan Bennett

Pleasanton, CA

94588

The Nellcor N-400 Fetal Oxygen Saturation Monitoring System (OxiFirst™ System) is indicated to continuously monitor intrapartum fetal oxygen saturation (FspO2). Use of the OxiFirst™ system is indicated as an adjunct to fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring in the presence of a nonreassuring fetal heart rate pattern. It should only be used after maternal membranes have ruptured and on a singleton fetus in vertex presentation with a gestational age greater than or equal to 36 weeks.

P990071

5/31/00

Stockert 70 RF Generator for Cardiac Ablation

Biosense Webster, Inc.

Diamond Bar, CA

91765

The Stockert 70 RF Generator System is indicated for use with a Biosense Webster Diagnostic/Ablation Deflectable Tip Catheter to deliver RF energy during cardiac ablation procedures.

P990074

5/10/00

McGhan Medical RTV Saline-Filled Breast Implant

McGhan Medical Corporation

Santa Barbara, CA

93111

The McGhan RTV Saline-Filled Breast Implant is indicated for: (1) breast augmentation for women 18 years or older and (2) breast reconstruction.

P990075

5/10/00

Mentor Corporation Saline-Filled and Spectrum® Mammary Prostheses

Mentor Corporation

Santa Barbara, CA

93111

The Mentor Corporation Saline-Filled and Spectrum® Mammary Prostheses are indicated for: (1) breast augmentation for women 18 years of older and (2) breast reconstruction.

 

 

PMA Supplemental Approvals

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

N50510/S130

5/18/00

180-Day

Vitek® 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Test for Cefepime

BioMerieux, Inc.

Hazelwood, MO

63042

Approval for the addition of the antibiotic cefepime at concentrations of 2, 8, 16 and 32 micrograms/ml to the Vitek® 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Test System for use in the Vitek® 2 System.

D970003/S010

5/18/00

PULSAR™/PULSAR MAX™ Pacemaker System

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112-5798

Approval for the Model 2920 Zoom Programming System

P790005/S042

5/10/00

Real-Time

OsteoGen™ D40 Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator

EBI, L.P.

Parsippany, NJ

07054

Approval for a two lead OsteoGen™ Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator.

P810002/S051

5/5/00

Real-Time

St. Jude Medical® Mechanical Heart Valve – Master Series Coated Aortic Valved Graft (Model CAVGJ-514)

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

St. Paul, MN

55117

Approval for a change to the method of forming the vascular graft taper and an increase in the sewing cuff fabric diameter per valve graft size.

P830055/S073

5/19/00

Real-Time

LCS Total Knee System

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Warsaw, IN

46581

Approval for design modifications to the LCS Total Knee System Femoral Components.

P830060/S048

5/30/00

Real-Time

Model 6577 Sterilizable Telemetry Wand

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Approval for the Model 6577 Sterilizable Telemetry Wand.

P840068/S039

5/18/00

180-Day

DELTA® Pacemaker System

Guidant Corporation

Cardiac Rhythm Management

St. Paul, MN

55112

Approval for the Model 2920 ZOOM Programming System.

P850007/S025

5/31/00

180-Day

Physio-Stim® Lite Spinal Fusion System, Model 215L

Orthofix, Inc.

Richardson, TX

75081

Approval to modify the Physio-Stim, Model 721 as follows: 1) combine the transducer and control units into a single unit; 2) power the device with one 9-volt disposable battery rather than a multiple cell Ni-Cad Battery Pack with charger unit; 3) based on the above changes, reduce the weight and overall dimensions of the device; 4) indicate the operating status of the device with three LED signal lights rather than an LCD readout; and 5) control power to the device with an on/off button rather than an on/off switch.

P850079/S034

5/5/00

180-Day

Methafilcon A Contact Lenses

CooperVision

Scottsville, NY

14546

Approval of a protocol to extend the shelf life of methafilcon A blister packaged products from 3 years to 6 years.

P890012/S005

5/2/00

180-Day

GentleTouch™ (netrafilcon A) Extended Wear Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens

Wesley Jessen Corporation

Des Plaines IL

60018

Approval for the manufacturing site transfer to Wesley Jessen Inc., Cidra, Puerto Rico, 00739.

P900009/S010

5/10/00

Real-Time

Exogen 2000® Sonic Accelerated Fracture Healing System

Exogen

Piscataway, NJ

08855

Approval for a change in the wording of the indication statement to include the device trade names.

P900023/S032

5/12/00

Special

ABIOMED® BVS 5000 Bi-Ventricular Support System

ABIOMED, Inc

Danvers, MA

01923

Approval for the Instructions for Use for the BVS 5000 Cannulae that were modified to address specific concerns associated with the Hemashield graft and the silicone-coated graft.

P900043/S020

5/11/00

180-Day

BX VELOCITY™ Stent with Raptor Over-the-Wire Delivery System

Cordis Corporation

Warren, NJ

07059

Approval for a modified stent system.

P900043/S023

5/24/00

180-Day

PALMAZ-SCHATZ® MiniCrown Balloon-Expandable Stent with Dynasty™ Over-the-Wire Delivery System

Cordis Corporation

Warren, NJ

07059

Approval for modifications to the labeling for the PALMAZ-SCHATZ® MiniCrown Balloon-Expandable Stent with Dynasty™ Over-the-Wire Delivery System to include 6-month data.

P900056/S033

5/30/00

180-Day

Rotablator® Rotational Angioplasty System

Boston Scientific Corporation Northwest

Redmond, WA

98052

Approval for a labeling change to clarify the apparent absence of the catheter connector.

P910077/S031

5/18/00

180-Day

VENTAK® PRx AICD™ System

Guidant Corporation

Cardiac Rhythm Management

St. Paul, MN

55112

Approval for the Model 2920 ZOOM Programming System.

P930031/S007

5/4/00

180-Day

Wallstent® TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) Endoprosthesis

Boston Scientific Corporation

Plymouth, MN

55442

Approval for adding a reduced profile Unistep™ Plus delivery system for 10 mm diameter stents.

P940019/S005

5/5/00

180-Day

WALLSTENT® ILIAC Endoprosthesis and Unistep Plus Delivery System

Boston Scientific Corporation

Plymouth, MN

55442

Approval for adding a reduced profile Unistep Plus delivery system for 10 mm diameter stents.

P940031/S023

5/18/00

180-Day

Vigor® DR/SR Pacemaker System

Guidant Corporation

Cardiac Rhythm Management

Approval for the Model 2920 ZOOM Programming System.

P950001/S004

5/10/00

180-Day

Atrial J SELUTE PICOTIP® Steroid Eluting Pacing Lead, Models 4063 and 4064

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Approval for the Atrial J SELUTE PICOTIP® Steroid Eluting Pacing Lead, Models 4064 and 4064.

P950001/S006

5/19/00

Real-Time

SELUTE® and SELUTE® PICOTIP™ Bipolar Endocardial Leads, Models 4285, 4033, 4034, and 4035

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Approval for: 1) use of a new mechanically interlocking component design to connect the terminal pin to the terminal ring, and 2) use of a shorter IS-1 connector terminal.

P950005/S008

5/30/00

180-Day

CELSIUS™ Temperature Cables

Biosense Webster, Inc.

Diamond Bar, CA

91765

Approval for an alternate manufacturing facility located at Biosense Webster, Inc., Cordis de Mexico, Chihuahua, Mexico.

P950029/S006

5/18/00

180-Day

Talent Rate Responsive Pacemaker Models DR213, DR223, and SR113; the Opus G Rate Responsive Pacemaker Models 4621 and 4624; and the CSO 4.12 Programming Software

ELA Medical

Plymouth, MN

55441

Approval for the introduction of Talent Rate Responsive Pacemaker Models DR213, DR223, and SR113; the Optus G Rate Responsive Pacemaker Models 4621 and 4624; and the CSO 4.12 Programming Software.

P950032/S010

5/3/00

180-Day

Apligraf (Graftskin)

Organogenesis, Inc.

Canton, MA

02021

Approval for a change in the source and composition of the Apligraf growth media.

P950039/S006

5/25/00

180-Day

ThinPrep® 3000 Processor (TP-3000)

Cytyc Corporation

Boxborough, MA

01719

Approval for a second generation model of TP-2000 that has the capability of automatically preparing up to 80 cytology specimens.

P960007/S014

5/19/00

180-Day

Transcyte™

Advanced Tissue Sciences

La Jolla, CA

92037

Approval to conduct the final product sterility test in-house under the conditions of an isolator environment.

P960040/S013

5/18/00

180-Day

VENTAK AV AICD System

Guidant Corporation

Cardiac Rhythm Management

St. Paul, MN

55112

Approval for the Model 2920 ZOOM Programming System.

P960043/S022

5/19/00

Real-Time

The Closer™ Suture Mediated Closure (SMC) Device and Accessories

Perclose, Inc.

Redwood City, CA

94063

Approval for a modification to the mechanism for foot deployment and foot parking of The Closer™ SMC Device.

P960043/S023

5/19/00

180-Day

The Closer Suture Mediated Closure (SMC) Device and Accessories

Perclose, Inc.

Redwood City, CA

94063

Approval for a manufacturing modification to the Snared Knot Pusher, and accessory of The Closer SMC Device.

P960043/S024

5/19/00

180-Day

The Closer™ Suture Mediated Closure (SMC) Device and Accessories

Perclose, Inc.

Redwood City, CA

94063

Approval for a modification to the marker tube of The Closer™ SMC Device.

P960047/S002

5/1/00

Real-Time

Osteonics and Trident Constrained Acetabular Inserts

Howmedica Osteonics

Rutherford, NJ

07070

Approval for the addition of the Trident Constrained Acetabular insert design, and the Modified PCA Co Cr, Modified V40 Co Cr, PCA CoCr+15 mm, PCA Zirconia and V40 Zirconia Femoral Heads to the Osteonics Constrained Acetabular Insert PMA.

P970020/S022

5/16/00

180-Day

ACS MULTI-LINK RX TRISTAR™ and ACS MULTI-LINK OTW TRISTAR™ Coronary Stent Systems

Guidant Corporation

Temecula, CA

92591

Approval for an alternate manufacturing facility located at Guidant Corporation,County Tipperary, Ireland and an alternate sterilization facility located at AEA Technology, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

P970033/S002

5/3/00

180-Day

TransScan T-Scan 2000

TransScan, Inc.

Ramsey, NJ

07446

Approval of a protocol for a postapproval study to examine the effects of the menstrual cycle on the results of the device.

P970035/S017

5/9/00

180-Day

Medtronic AVE (AVE) S660 with Discrete Technology™ Over-the-Wire and Rapid Exchange Coronary Stent Systems

Medtronic AVE, Inc.

Santa Rosa, CA

95403

Approval for the Medtronic AVE (AVE) S660 with Discrete Technology™ Over-the-Wire and Rapid Exchange Coronary Stent Systems.

P970043/S005

5/9/00

Panel Track

LADAR Vision® Excimer Laser System

Autonomous Technologies Corporation

Orlando, FL

32826

Approval for the LADARVision® Excimer Laser System indicated for laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

P970058/S007

5/16/00

180-Day

ImageChecker M1000

R2 Technology, Inc.

Los Altos, CA

94022

Approval for a change in labeling with respect to efficacy.

P980001/S006

5/24/00

180-Day

NIROYAL™ Advance Premounted Stent System

Boston Scientific Corporation

01760

Approval for the NIROYAL™ Advance Premounted Stent System.

P980023/S003

5/1/00

180-Day

Phylax Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) System

Biotronik, Inc.

Lake Oswego, OR

97035

Approval for: 1) the introduction of Patient Data Manager Software, PDM 2000, and 2) a new method for determining the Use Before Date of Biotronik’s ICDs.

P980035/S007

5/11/00

Real-Time

Kappa SR Model 706

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for a modification to header part number 149422 for use with the Kappa SR Model 706.

P980049/S001

5/18/00

180-Day

Defender™ IV DR Model 612, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator

ELA Medical, Inc.

Plymouth, MN

55441

Approval for Defender™ IV DR Model 612

P990023/S001

5/19/00

Real-Time

Cellugel® Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Fort Worth, TX

76134

Approval for changing the finished product’s pH release specification.

 

30-DAY NOTICES (135 Day Supplement Was Not Required)
APPLICATION NUMBER & LTR DATE DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP COMMENTS

P900056/S044

5/15/00

Rotablator Rotational Angioplasty System

Boston Scientific Corporation

Redmond, WA

98052

Modification to the release criteria for sterile loads by removing the Product Verification Testing after sterilization.

P960011/S005

5/19/00

BioLon™ 1% Sodium Hyaluronate

Bio-Technology General Corporation

Iselin, NJ

08830

Sterility release will be based on review of documentation of the ethylene oxide sterilization cycle and testing of the biological indicators and the external sterility testing of Biolon Syringe surfaces will be discontinued.

P970035/S019

5/11/00

S670 with Discrete Technology™ Over the Wire Coronary Stent System

Medtronic AVE

Santa Rosa, CA

95403

The three-step manufacturing process of the distal and intermediate tubing will be reduced to a two-step process.

P970035/S020

5/16/00

S670 with Discrete Technology Over-the-Wire and Rapid Exchange Coronary Stent Systems

Medtronic AVE, Inc.

Santa Rosa, CA

95403

Modification to the electropolish process.

P980001/S019

5/30/00

NIR® w/SOX™ Premounted Stent Delivery Systems

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Maple Grove, MN

55311

Minor modification to an in-process manufacturing step for the balloon component of the NIR™ w/SOX™ Premounted Stent Delivery System.

 

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved
Originals: 5
Supplements: 40


Summary of PMA Originals Under Review
Total Under Review: 82
Total Active: 35 Total On Hold: 47
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 1


Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review
Total Under Review: 191
Total Active: 117
Total On Hold: 74
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 4


Summary of All PMA Submissions Received
Originals: 1
Supplements: 44


Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times
Number of Approvals: 40
Number of Denials: 0
Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 129.7


Filing to Approval:
FDA Time: 111.8 Days
MFR Time: 16.2 Days

 

Updated 1/17/2001

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