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PMA Final Decisions Rendered for May 2003

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PMA Original Approvals

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE OF APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME, CITY, STATE AND ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS

P020018

5/23/03

Zenith™ AAA Endovascular Graft and H&L-B One-Shot™ Introduction System

Cook, Inc.

Bloomington, IN

47402

Approval for the Zenith™ AAA Endovascular Graft and H&L-B One-Shot™ Introduction System.  The device is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aorto-iliac aneurysms having morphology suitable for endovascular repair.

P020024

5/14/03

AMPLATZER® Duct Occluder and 180º Delivery System

AGA Medical Corporation

Golden Valley, MN

55427

Approval for the AMPLATZER® Duct Occluder and 180 degree Delivery System.  The percutaneous, transcatheter occlusion device is indicated for the non-surgical closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).

P020052

5/7/03

Response™ CV Catheter System

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

Minnetonka, MN

55345

Approval for the Response™ CV Catheter System, which includes the following components: SJM Cardioversion Response™ (CV) Electrophysiology Catheter; SJM CV Electrophysiology Extension Cable; SJM Cardioversion Switchbox System; and SJM Cardioversion Cable.  This system is indicated as follows:  The SJM Cardioversion Response™ (CV) Electrophysiology Catheter when used with the SJM CV Electrophysiology Extension Cable and SJM Switchbox System is indicated for use in the invasive evaluation of cardiac arrhythmias and can be used for intracardiac cardioversion of atrial tachyarrhythmias.  The SJM CV Electrophysiology Extension Cable is intended to connect a SJM Response™ (CV) Cardioversion Electrophysiology Catheter to a SJM Cardioversion Switchbox System.  The SJM Cardioversion Switchbox System is intended to connect a SJM Cardioversion (CV) Electrophysiology Catheter and SJM CV Electrophysiology Extension Cable to a compatible cardioverter/ defibrillator and EP recording system.  The SJM Cardioversion Cable is intended to connect the SJM Cardioversion Switchbox System to a compatible cardioverter.

PMA Supplemental Approvals

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE OF APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME, CITY, STATE AND ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS

P830045/S086

5/9/03

Real-Time

Pulse Generator Models and Programmer Software Model 3307 v4.4a

St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management

Sylmar, CA

91342

Approval for Pulse Generator Models and programmer software Model 3307 v4.4a.

P830061/S035

5/9/03

Real-Time

Medtronic Models CapSure SP 4092, CapSure SP 4592, CapSure SP 4023, CapSure SP 4523 and CapSure Sense 4073; Vitatron Models Excellence PS+ IMK49B, Excellence PS+ IMK49JB, and Crystalline ICM09

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for material and labeling changes for various Medtronic and Vitatron pacing and defibrillator leads.

P840001/S067

5/9/03

Real-Time

Itrel® II, Itrel® 3, Synergy™ and Synergy VersitrelNeurostimulators

Medtronic Neurological

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for the Snap Lid Screening Cable, the Octad Percutaneous Extension and the Octad Stylet which are indicated as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable pain of the trunk or limbs.

P840001/S068

5/9/03

Special

Itrel®, Synergy™ and Synergy VersitrelNeurostimulators

Medtronic Neurological

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for labeling changes to Pisces Z Quad lead technical manuals and a change to the needle in the Pisces Z Quad lead kits and in the Model 3550-22 and Model 3550-23 Accessory kits from 15 gauge to the 14 gauge.

P840064/S024

5/23/03

Special

Viscoat® Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device

Alcon Research Ltd.

Fort Worth, TX

76134

Approval for addition for the following precaution to the product insert:  “Use only if the container is undamaged.”

P850022/S014

4/23/03

Special

Biolectron OrthoPak® Bone Growth Stimulator and SpinalPak® Spinal Fusion Stimulator

EBI, L.P.

Parsippany, NJ

07054

Approval for additional labeling to emphasize the proper use of the device electrodes.

P850089/S051

5/9/03

Real-Time

Medtronic Models CapSure SP 5023M, CapSure SP 5524M and CapSure Z 5033; Vitatron Models Excellence S+ IME49 and Impulse IMG49

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for material and labeling changes for various Medtronic and Vitatron pacing and defibrillator leads.

P860057/S019

5/9/03

180-Day

Carpentier- Edwards® PERIMOUNT™ Pericardial Bioprosthesis, Models 2700, 2800, 6900 and 6900P

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

Irvine, CA

92614

Approval for the replacement of the package temperature indicator.

P870072/S021

5/14/03

180-Day

Thoratec Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) System

Thoratec Corporation

Pleasanton, CA

94588

Approval for the use of a reverse-engineered directional flow valve, to be manufactured at the site located in Pleasanton, California.

P870077/S013

5/9/03

180-Day

Carpentier-Edwards® Duraflex® Low Pressure Mitral Bioprosthesis, Models 6625LP & 6625ESR-LP

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

Irvine, CA

92614

Approval for the replacement of the package temperature indicator.

P880086/S094

5/9/03

Real-Time

Pulse Generator Models and Programmer Software Model 3307 v4.4a

St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management

Sylmar, CA

91342

Approval for Pulse Generator Models and programmer software Model 3307 v4.4a.

P890047/S015

5/23/03

Special

Provisc® Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device

Alcon Research Ltd.

Fort Worth, TX

76134

Approval for addition for the following precaution to the product insert:  “Use only if the container is undamaged.”

P910001/S023

5/2/03

180-Day

CVX-300 Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA) System

Spectranetics Corporation

Colorado Springs, CO

80907

Approval for the revised Instructions for Use that include the adjudicated results from the LARS investigation.

P910023/S067

5/9/03

Real-Time

Pulse Generator Models and Programmer Software Model 3307 v4.4a

St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management

Sylmar, CA

91342

Approval for Pulse Generator Models and programmer software Model 3307 v4.4a.

P930016/S016

5/23/03

Panel

STAR S4 ActiveTrak™ Excimer Laser System and WaveScan WaveFront® System

VISX, Inc.

Santa Clara, CA

95051

Approval for the VIXX STAR S4 ActiveTrak ™ Excimer Laser System and WaveScan WaveFront® System.  The device uses a 6.00 mm optical zone, an 8.00 mm treatment zone, and is indicated for wavefront-guided laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for:  1) the reduction or elimination of myopic astigmatism up to -6.00 D MRSE, with cylinder between 0.00 and -3.00 D;  2) patients 21 years of age or older; and  3) patients with documented evidence of a change in manifest refraction of no more than 0.50 D (in both cylinder and sphere components) for at least one year prior to the date of pre-operative examination.

P930021/S007

5/20/03

180-Day

Emdogain™ Gel

Biora, Inc.

Chicago, IL

60610

Approval of the additional indications for use as an adjunct to periodontal surgery for mandibular Class II furcations with minimal interproximal bone loss.

P930038/S036

5/2/03

Real-Time

Angio-Seal™ Vascular Closure Device STS Platform and Angio-Seal™ Vascular Closure Device STS PLUS Platform

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

Minnetonka, MN

55345

Approval for modifying and standardizing the absorbable anchor component of the device so that the same component could be used in either marketed platform.

P930039/S014

5/9/03

Real-Time

Medtronic Models CapSureFix 5568, CapSureFix 5068, and CapSureFix 5067, Vitatron Models Pirouet IMX49JB, Pirouet IMX49B, and Pirouet IMX49

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for material and labeling changes for various Medtronic and Vitatron pacing and defibrillator leads.

P950024/S006

5/9/03

Real-Time

Medtronic Model CapSureEpi 4965 and CapSureEpi 4968

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for material and labeling changes for various Medtronic and Vitatron pacing and defibrillator leads.

P960006/S008

5/30/03

Real-Time

FLEXTEND Bipolar, Steroid Eluting, Extendable/ Retractable Pacing Lead

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Approval for change in the durometer hardness.

P960043/S045

5/16/03

Special

Perclose AT 6 French Suture Mediated Closer (SMC) System, and Perclose AT Monofilament 6 French Suture Mediated Closer (SMC) System

Abbott Laboratories

Redwood City, CA

94063

Approval for introducing a new test method to evaluate the link to cuff joint strength.

D970003/S021

5/15/03

Real-Time

INSIGNIA I Entra and Plus Implantable Pacemaker System

Guidant Corporation

St. Paul, MN

55112

Approval for modifications to the INSIGNIA I Entra and Plus Implantable Pacemaker System as follow:  1) Alternate Medium Battery;  2) DIGIC with firmware versions 1.08 patch 13.0, 1.20 patch 14.0, and 1.25; and  3) Application software versions 1.20 and 1.21.

P970018/S006

5/2/03

180-Day

PrepStain™ System

TriPath Imaging, Inc.

Redmond, WA

98052

Approval to modify the current approved labeling to include data and information from a direct-to-vial clinical study for High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial and more severe lesions.

P970021/S006

5/7/03

180-Day

GYNECARE THERMACHOICE™ III Uterine Balloon Therapy System

GYNECARE, A Division of ETHICON, Inc.

Somerville, NJ

08876

Approval for a material change to the silixone balloon.  The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name GYNECARE THERMACHOICE™ III Uterine Balloon Therapy System.

P980016/S032

5/9/03

Real-Time

Medtronic Model CapSureFix 6940

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for material and labeling changes for various Medtronic and Vitatron pacing and defibrillator leads.

P980023/S014

5/14/03

180-Day

Cardiac Airbag and Cardiac Airbag-T ICDs and Programmer Software CA-K00.1.u

BIOTRONIK, Inc.

Lake Oswego, OR

97035

Approval for the Cardiac Airbag and Cardiac Airbag-AT and are intended to provide ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias in individuals not expected to have greater than 3 episodes of ventricular arrhythmias requiring ICD therapy during the anticipated lifetime of the device.

P980053/S005

5/28/03

180-Day

DurasphereInjectable Bulking Agent

Carbon Medical Technologies, Inc.

St. Paul, MN

55110

Approval for marketing Durasphere™ packaged in 3 ml syringes.

P990001/S012

5/20/03

180-Day

Model VSA02/VSC02 v9.0 Programming Software for the Diva, Dema, and Selection AFm Model 902 Pulse Generators

Vitatron, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for the Model VSA02/VSC02 v9.0 Programming Software for the Diva, Dema, and Selection AFm Model 902 Pulse Generators including the upgrade of the Selection AFm Model 902 to include ventricular Rate Stabilization.

P990020/S013

5/23/03

180-Day

The AneuRx™ Stent Graft with Xpedient Delivery System

Medtronic AVE

Santa Rosa, CA

95403

Approval of modifications to the post-approval study for the device.

P990037/S015

5/20/03

Real-Time

Duett™ Pro Sealing Device (Model 1010) and Diagnostic Duett™ Pro Sealing Device (Model 2210)

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

5441

Approval for a design change to the Deutt™ Pro Sealing Device and the Diagnostic Duett™ Pro Sealing Device.

P990037/S018

5/27/03

180-Day

Duett™ Pro Sealing Device, Diagnostic Duett™ Pro Sealing Device  and D-Stat Flowable Hemostat

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

5441

Approval for a manufacturing site located at Vascular Solutions, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota.

P990055/S006

5/9/03

Real-Time

ACS: 180® and ADVIA Centaur® Complexed PSA (cPSA) Immunoassays

Bayer Diagnostics

Terrytown, NY

10591

Approval for labeling changes to the ACS: 180® and ADVIA Centaur® Complexed PSA (cPSA) Immunoassays.

P000007/S003

5/9/03

180-Day

Edwards Prima Plus Stentless Bioprosthesis, Model 2500P

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

Irvine, CA

92614

Approval for the replacement of the package temperature indicator.

P000009/S007

5/29/03

180-Day

Tachos ATx Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator System and programmer Software

BIOTRONIK, Inc.

Lake Oswego, OR

97035

Approval for modifications to the Tachos DR Atrial Tx Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator System.  The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name, Tachos ATx and is intended to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias.  The device is indicated for use in ICD patients either with atrial tachyarrhythmias or who are at risk of developing atrial tachyarrhythmias.

P010013/S005

5/27/03

Real-Time

NovaSure™ Impedance Controlled Endometrial Ablation System

Novacept, Inc.

Palo Alto, CA

94303

Approval for removal of the option to override the Cavity Integrity Assessment System.

P010015/S010

5/9/03

Real-Time

Medtronic Model 4193 Attain OTW Lead

Medtronic, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

55432

Approval for material and labeling changes for various Medtronic and Vitatron pacing and defibrillator leads.

P010022/S003

5/6/03

Real-Time

CoSeal™ Surgical Sealant (Original and Pre-Mixed)

Cohesion Technologies, Inc.

Palo Alto, CA

94303

Approval for modified real-time stability protocols and real-time commercial lot aging protocols to include mechanical and viscosity testing.

P010041/S002

5/9/03

180-Day

Carpentier-Edwards® S.A.V. Porcine Bioprosthesis, Model 2650

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

Irvine, CA

92614

Approval for the replacement of the package temperature indicator.

P020004/S002

5/5/03

180-Day

EXCLUDER™ Bifurcated Endoprosthesis

W.L. Gore & Associates

Flagstaff, AZ

86001

Approval for a modification made to the material of the deployment line of the delivery system for the EXCLUDER™ Bifurcated Endoprosthesis.

P020007/S001

5/15/03

180-Day

Medtronic AVE Bridge™ Extra Support OTW Renal Stent System

Medtronic AVE, Inc.

Santa Rosa, CA

95403

Approval of the post-approval study for the device.

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

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE OF APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME, CITY, STATE AND ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS

P790017/S080

5/2/03

Stormer Z Balloon Dilatation Catheter, NC Stormer Z Balloon Dilatation Catheter

Medtronic AVE

Santa Rosa, CA

95403

Change to the adhesion process for the Z-component in the manufacture of the devices.

P810006/S021

5/5/03

Collastat Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Sponge and Fibrillar Form

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

Plainsboro, NJ

08536

Changes effecting manufacturing processes including:  1) qualifying additional manufacturing space,  2) the processing vessels,  3) use of an additional manufacturing area, and  4) modifying the drying process.

P840062/S008

5/16/03

CollaCote, CollaPlug, CollaTape Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

Plainsboro, NJ

08536

Changes affecting manufacturing processes including:  1) qualifying additional manufacturing room,  2) modifying the temperature monitoring method,  3) addition of a different agent for cleansing the manufacturing area, and  4) modifying the drying process.

P850010/S018

5/5/03

Helistat Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Sponge and Fibrillar Form

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

Plainsboro, NJ

08536

Changes effecting manufacturing processes including:  1) qualifying additional manufacturing space,  2) the processing vessels,  3) use of an additional manufacturing area, and  4) modifying of the drying process.

P850020/S018

5/30/03

PROSORBA® Column

Fresenius HemoCare, Inc.

Redmond, WA

98052

Changes to the sterilization load configuration and length of sterilization cycle.

P860047/S013

5/8/03

Ocucoat® (2% Hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose Solution)

Bausch & Lomb

San Dimas, CA

91773

Change in the sterilization cycle parameters for Ocucoat as it is sterilized by Abbott Laboratories.

P890014/S005

5/6/03

DiaSorin ETI-HA-IGMK PLUS

DiaSorin, Inc.

Stillwater, MN

55082

Change in the quantity of non-specific mouse IgG used in the preparation of the Sample Diluent, Positive Control and Negative Control kit reagents of the DiaSorin ETI-HA-IGMK PLUS.

P900033/S009

5/5/03

INTEGRA Dermal Regeneration Template

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

Plainsboro, NJ

08536

Changes effecting manufacturing processes including:  1) qualifying additional manufacturing space,  2) the processing vessels,  3) use of an additional manufacturing area, and  4) modifying of the drying process.

P950034/S025

5/28/03

Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier and Seprafilm® Procedure Pack

Genzyme Corporation

Cambridge, MA

02139

Manufacturing process change to extend the endotoxin specification limit of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) raw material from ≤0.04 EU/mg to ≤0.08 EU/mg.

P970035/S045

5/2/03

S7 Zipper MX Coronary Stent System, S660 Zipper MX Coronary Stent System

Medtronic AVE

Santa Rosa, CA

95403

Change to the adhesion process for the Z-component in the manufacture of the devices.

P980031/S005

5/30/03

INTACS® Prescription Inserts

Addition Technology, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA

94089

Implementing the outsourcing of the inspection, cleaning and packaging operations for INTACS® inserts to the qualified contract manufacturer, Biotest Laboratories, Inc.

P990044/S004

5/7/03

DiaSorin ETI-CORE-IGMK PLUS

DiaSorin, Inc.

Stillwater, MN

55082

Change in the quantity of non-specific mouse IgG used in the preparation of the Sample Diluent, Positive Control and Negative Control kit reagents of the DiaSorin ETI-CORE-IGMK PLUS.

P000039/S005

5/13/03

AMPLATZER® Septal Occluder, AMPLATZER®

45 º Delivery and Exchange Systems

AGA Medical Corporation

Golden Valley, MN

55427

Alternate supplier for the end screw attachment of the device as well as the delivery cable distal end screw, and proximal screw attachment on the delivery cable.

P000046/S008

5/22/03

STAARVISC™ II, SHELLGEL™ and CoEase

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.

Woburn, MA

01801

Manufacturing change for an additional process control treatment for STAARVISC™ II, SHELLGEL™ and CoEase™.

P010033/S005

5/12/03

QuantiFERON-TB

Cellestis, Inc.

Valencia, CA

91355

Change the supplier for Phytohaemagglu-tinin (PHA-P), which is used to formulate the Mitogen component in the QuantiFERON-TB kit.

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved

Originals: 3                                                                  

Supplements: 39                                                                      

Summary of PMA Originals Under Review

Total Under Review: 75                                                           

Total Active: 29                                                                       

Total On Hold: 46                                                       

Number Greater Than 180 Days: 3                              

Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review

Total Under Review: 220                                                         

Total Active: 108                                                                     

Total On Hold: 112                                                     

Number Greater Than 180 Days: 3                              

Summary of All PMA Submissions Received

Originals: 6                                                                  

Supplements: 37                                                                      

Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times

Number of Approvals: 39                                                        

Number of Denials: 0                                                   

Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 100.9          

FDA Time: 96.8 Days        MFR Time: 4.1 Days

 

Updated 7/11/2003

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