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December 2009 PMA Approvals

Below are Premarket Approvals (PMA), Product Development Protocols (PDP), Supplement and Notice Decisions. 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.

PMA Original Approvals

None.

PMA Supplemental Approvals

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS
P790017/S102
12/30/09
180-Day
Gruntzig Dilaca Balloon Dilatation Catheters Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Approval for a sterilization site located at Isotron Ireland Ltd., Offaly, Ireland.
P790018/S051
12/18/09
Special
Hall Easy-Fit® Prosthetic Heart Valve Medtronic Cardiac Surgery
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for labeling changes.
P830055/S112
12/8/09
Special
LCS® Total Knee System – P.F.C. Sigma RPF Femoral Components DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Approval for additional in-process dimensional inspections of the P.F.C. Sigma RPF Femoral Components.
P840001/S117
12/4/09
135-Day
Synergy® Family of Neurostimulators Medtronic Neuromodulation
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for Multi-Beam Contact (MBC) related manufacturing process changes.
P860004/S116
12/4/09
Special
SynchroMed II Pump Medtronic Neuromodulation
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for labeling changes to the sterile package, shelf box label and implant manual to reflect a new warning which states “Warning: Keep away from magnets.”
P860019/S242
12/4/09
Real-Time
Apex PTCA Dilation Catheters Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for a change in material of the markerband to a Platinum/ Iridium alloy.
P860057/S053
12/8/09
Real-Time
Carpentier-Edwards® PERIMOUNT® Pericardial Bioprosthesis, Theon Pericardial Bioprosthesis, RSR Pericardial Bioprosthesis, and Theon RSR Pericardial Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Approval for harmonizing the central hole diameter, harmonizing the wireform cusp diameter and adding aortic commissure tip angle and commissure tip radius inspections.
P860057/S055
12/11/09
180-Day
Carpentier-Edwards® PERIMOUNT® Bioprosthesis Heart Valves Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Singapore Pte. Ltd., Singapore, China.
P870024/S047
12/11/09
180-Day
FluoroPerm® 92 (paflufocon A), FluoroPerm®60 (paflufocon B),
Paragon HDS® (paflufocon B), Paragon CRT® (paflufocon B),
FluoroPerm® 151 (paflufocon D), Paragon HDS® 100 (paflufocon D),
Paragon CRT ® 100 (paflufocon D), and Paragon RG-4™ (paflufocon D)
Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
Paragon Vision Sciences
Mesa, AZ
85204
Approval for packaging the contact lenses in a different multipurpose solution when shipped wet.
P950020/S036
12/28/09
180-Day
Flextome® Cutting Balloon® Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Boston Scientific Ireland, Ltd., Galway, Ireland.
P950021/S009
12/3/09
Real-Time
Advia Centaur and Advia Centaur CP PSA Immunoassay Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Walpole, MA
02032
Approval for the change in antibody growth manufacturing process from ascites fluid to cell culture.
P950032/S054
12/29/09
Real-Time
Apligraf (Graftskin) Organogenesis, Inc.
Canton, MA
02021
Approval for a new cell strain, HEP 066, for introduction into production of Apligraf.
P960009/S054
12/4/09
135-Day
Kinetra® Therapy of DBS™ Medtronic Neuromodulation
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for Multi-Beam Contact (MBC) related manufacturing process changes.
P960040/S211
12/23/09
Special
Teligen ICDs Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Approval for a labeling change to include a warning against sub pectoral device implantation.
P970051/S052
12/10/09
135-Day
Nucleus 24 Cochlear Implant System Cochlear Americas
Centennial, CO
80111
Approval for a number of manufacturing changes to include: 1) cosmetic changes to improve the adhesion of the paint to the battery can; 2) housing changes to improve the durability of the battery and to increase the strength of the can; and 3) changes in the welding process to improve ultrasonic weld strength and to reduce weld failures.
P990025/S022
12/14/09
Real-Time
NaviStar (4mm, DS, ThermoCool and RMT) Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Approval for changes to the catheter IFUs to allow for additional compatibility with the CARTO 3 systems.
P990055/S010
12/3/09
Real-Time
Advia Centaur Complexed (CPSA) and Advia Centaur CP CPSA Immunoassay Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Walpole, MA
02032
Approval for the change in antibody growth manufacturing process from ascites fluid to cell culture.
P990056/S010
12/3/09
135-Day
Elecsys Total PSA Immunoassay Roche Diagnostics
Indianapolis, IN
46250
Approval for the introduction of a larger test kit with 200 determinations instead of 100 determinations.
P000057/S005
12/4/09
180-Day
Ascension MCP, Finger-joint, Semi-constrained, Uncemented Prosthesis Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.
Austin, TX
78754
Approval of the post-approval study protocol.
P010012/S228
12/23/09
Special
Cognis CRT-Ds Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Approval for a labeling change to include a warning against sub pectoral device implantation.
P010015/S071
12/7/09
135-Day
InSync CRT-P and InSync III CRT-P Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for replacing obsolete equipment with new equipment.
P010025/S017
12/23/09
Real-Time
Selenia Dimensions 2D Mobile Full Field Digital Mammography System Hologic, Inc.
Danbury, CT
06810
Approval for the Selenia Dimension 2D FFDM to be used in a mobile
environment with the following design changes:
1) Acquisition Station:
a) The acquisition station monitor will be mounted on a fixed mount mechanism that allows positioning of the monitor via a spring loaded locking device. The mobile system monitor can be fixed mounted on the left,
right or center position.
b) The keyboard tray has been secured with a spring loaded latching mechanism to prevent movement during transport.
c) The bar code scanner can be mounted either on the left or right side of the monitor as needed in the mobile application.
d) The x-ray shield is replaced with non attenuating, cosmetic clear plastic (as cover gap fillers).
2) Gantry:
a) The vertical travel assembly (VTA) has been configured with an electromagnetic
brake to prevent unwanted travel during transport.
b) A mounting feature has been added to the top section of the gantry frame for
supplemental support in a coach/van.
c) The upper movement limit of the C-Arm is now configurable from
6' 10" to 7' 10" to allow for lower ceilings in a coach/van.
3) Instructions for Use and QC Manual:
A mobile addendum includes current User Manual with added warnings and instructions
regarding mobile use. In addition, the mobile addendum includes instructions to the user on the QC tests that are required to be performed prior to clinical use after movement.
P010030/S013
12/16/09
Real-Time
LifeVest® Wearable Defibrillator Zoll Lifecor Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
15238
Approval for a minor software change ot the model WCD 3100 Monitor.
P010030/S015
12/16/09
Real-Time
LifeVest® WCD Zoll Lifecor Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
15238
Approval of an alternate Flash/SRAM chip for use on the WCD 3100, a correction of a Bill of Materials error on the WCD 3100 Computer/Analog printed circuit assembly, and two design changes to the high voltage converter circuit on the defibrillator printed circuit assembly.
P010030/S018
12/17/09
Real-Time
LifeVest® WCD Zoll Lifecor Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
15238
Approval of a construction change affecting the layer stack up within the response buttons.
P010052/S004
12/16/09
180-Day
IMMULITE/
IMMULITE 1000 and IMMULITE 2000 Anti HBs Assay
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Tarrytown, NY
10591
Approval for IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000 and
IMMULITE 2000 Anti HBs assay. The device is indicated for:
IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000
For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE or IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers for the
qualitative and quantitative measurement of total antibodies to the hepatitis B surface antigen
(anti-HBs) in human serum and plasma (heparinized). Assay results may be used as an aid in the
determination of susceptibility to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection for individuals prior to or following HBV vaccination, or where vaccination status is unknown. Assay results may be used with other HBV serological markers for the laboratory diagnosis of HBV disease associated with
HBV infection. A reactive assay result will allow a differential diagnosis in individuals
displaying signs and symptoms of hepatitis in whom etiology is unknown.
IMMULITE 2000
For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 2000 Systems automated immunoassay
analyzers for the qualitative and quantitative measurement of total antibodies to the hepatitis B
surface antigen (anti-HBs) in human serum and plasma (heparinized). Assay results may be used
as an aid in the determination of susceptibility to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection for individuals prior to or following I-IBV vaccination, or where vaccination status is unknown.
Assay results may be used with other HBV serological markers for the laboratory diagnosis of HBV disease associated with HBV infection. A reactive assay result will allow a differential
diagnosis in individuals displaying signs and symptoms of hepatitis in whom etiology is
unknown.
P010068/S018
12/14/09
Real-Time
NaviStar (4mm, DS, ThermoCool and RMT) Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Approval for changes to the catheter IFUs to allow for additional compatibility with the CARTO 3 systems.
P020008/S002
12/23/09
Real-Time
Karl Storz Autofluorescence System Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.
El Segundo, CA
90245
Approval for replacement of the Karl Storz Camera Control Unit (CCU), Tricam SL (Analog processing) with the Tricam SL II (digital signal processing).
P030009/S037
12/30/09
180-Day
Driver and MicroDriver Coronary Stent Systems Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Approval for a sterilization site located at Isotron Ireland Ltd., Offaly, Ireland.
P030031/S019
12/7/09
Real-Time
Celsius RMT ThermoCool Diagnostic/Ablation Deflectable Tip Catheter Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Approval for design modifications removing CARTO RMT connectivity from the NaviStar RMT Thermocool catheter handle, resulting in the Celsius RMT Thermocool catheter.
P030031/S021
12/14/09
Real-Time
EZ Steer (4mm and DS) Catheters Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Approval for changes to the catheter IFUs to allow for additional compatibility with the CARTO 3 systems.
P030039/S014
12/18/09
Real-Time
CoSeal® Surgical Sealant Baxter Healthcare Corporation
McGaw Park, IL
60085
Approval for a change in the materials used to make the syringe that holds the polyethylene glycol (PIG) polymers.
P030050/S006
12/2/09
Real-Time
Sculptra Sanofi-Aventis U.S., LLC
Bridgewater, NJ
08807
Approval for revision of the Sculptra physician and patient labeling.
P040003/S006
12/22/09
180-Day
ExAblate 2100 System InSightec, Inc.
Dallas, TX
75244
Approval for addition of enhanced sonication, a detachable cradle, and several other modifications to the ExAblate 2000 system. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name ExAblate 2100 and is indicated for ablation of uterine fibroid tissue in pre- or peri-menopausal women with symptomatic uterine fibroids who desire a uterine sparing procedure and whose uterine size is less than 24 weeks. Patients should have completed child bearing.
P040033/S013
12/31/09
135-Day
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics
Memphis, TN
38116
Approval for a change to new testing equipment used for measuring surface finish, tape angle, and diameter for the R3 metal liners.
P040033/S014
12/11/09
Special
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics
Memphis, TN
38116
Approval for revisions to the physician and patient labeling.
P040034/S014
12/8/09
Real-Time
DuraSeal® Dural Sealant System Confluent Surgical, Inc.
Waltham, MA
02451
Approval for labeling changes to the DuraSeal “Instructions for Use” insert and an update to the graphics found on the polymer kit’s Tyvek lid.
P040036/S014
12/14/09
Real-Time
NaviStar (4mm, DS, ThermoCool and RMT) Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Approval for changes to the catheter IFUs to allow for additional compatibility with the CARTO 3 systems.
P040037/S022
12/14/09
135-Day
Gore Viabahn® Endoprosthesis W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Flagstaff, AZ
86001
Approval for an alternate supplier.
P040044/S021
12/11/09
Real-Time
Mynx® Vascular Closure Device Acces Closure, Inc.
Mountain View, CA
94043
Approval for changes to the catheter hub barrel and compression spring located inside the Mynx handle.
P050016/S005
12/3/09
Special
Cormet Hip Resurfacing System Corin U.S.A.
Tampa, FL
33612
Approval for labeling changes to the package insert and patient brochure to include two additional potential adverse effects, pseudotumours and Avascular Lymphocyte Dominated Vasculitis Associated Lesions (ALVAL) as well as an additional precaution that the subject device has not been tested in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment.
P050016/S006
12/31/09
Real-Time
Cormet Hip Resurfacing System Corin U.S.A.
Tampa, FL
33612
Approval for a change to the method of sterilization of the Individually Packaged Fluted Guide Wire and revisions to the package labeling.
P050047/S010
12/29/09
135-Day
Juve'derm® Hyaluronate Gel Implants Allergan
Goleta, CA
93117
Approval for an additional supplier.
P060010/S008
12/9/09
Real-Time
The Spanner™ Temporary Prostatic Stent Experien Group, LLC
Sunnyvale, CA
94089
Approval for changes to the design of the distal anchor including molding the anchor flat, replacing the wire reinforcement with an increase in durometer of the silicone, and adding Titanium Dioxide as a white colorant.
P060039/S008
12/22/09
180-Day
Attain StarFix Lead Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval of the post-approval study protocol.
P060040/S004
12/4/09
180-Day
Thoratec HeartMate II® Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Thoratec Corporation
Pleasanton, CA
94588
Approval for a new sealed (Gelweave™) outflow graft with bend relief for use with the HeartMate II LVAS.
P070014/S006
12/8/09
Special
LifeStent and LifeStent XL Vascular Stent Systems Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
Tempe, AZ
85280
Approval for the proposed change in product labeling that affects the Stent Deployment Procedures within the Instructions for Use.
P070015/S022
12/7/09
135-Day
XIENCE V® and PROMUS® Everolimus Eluting Coronary stent Systems Abbott Vascular
Temecula, CA
92590
Approval to modify an in-process specification.
P080013/S002
12/10/09
Real-Time
DuraSeal® Spine Sealant System Covidien
Waltham, MA
02451
Approval to identify alternate applicators and kit configurations for the DuraSeal® Spine Sealant System.
P080023/S001
12/10/09
180-Day
ARCHITECT® CORE™ Reagent Kit Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park, IL
60064
Approval for migration of the ARCHITECT® CORE™ assay to a new
ARCHITECT® i System family member, the ARCHITECT® i 1000 SR.
The ARCHITECT"1 CORE™ Reagent Kit device is indicated for:
The ARCHITECT® CORE™ assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay
(CMIA) for the qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to hepatitis B core
antigen (anti-HBc) in human adult and pediatric serum and plasma (dipotassium EDTA, lithium heparin, sodium heparin) and neonatal serum. It is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of acute, chronic, or resolved hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information.

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

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS
P790017/S103
12/15/09
Gruntzig Dilaca Balloon Dilatation Catheters Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Change in biological indicator storage times.
P830055/S113
12/22/09
LCS® Total Knee System DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Packaging material change.
P840039/S059
12/2/09
Polymethylmetha-crylate (PMMA) Intraocular Lenses Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Rochester, NY
14609
Change in the biological indicator testing site from Alliance Medical Products in Irvine, California to the Bausch & Lomb facility in Tampa, Florida.
P860019/S244
12/4/09
PTCA Catheters Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of an analytical test method.
P860019/S245
12/2/09
PTCA Catheters Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change to the Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Method.
P860019/S246
12/17/09
PTCA Catheters Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of a vacuum loader to the manufacturing process.
P860047/S023
12/2/09
Ocucoat Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Rochester, NY
14609
Change in the biological indicator testing site from Alliance Medical Products in Irvine, California to the Bausch & Lomb facility in Tampa, Florida.
P870056/S036
12/30/09
Carpentier-Edwards Porcine Bioprosthesis & Carpentier-Edwards Bioprosthetic Valved Conduit Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of alternate material suppliers.
P870077/S033
12/30/09
Carpentier-Edwards Duraflex Mitral Low Pressure Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of alternate material suppliers.
P880003/S099
12/11/09
DURASTAR™ Rx PTCA Balloon Dilation Catheter and FIRESTAR™ Rx PTCA Balloon Dilation Catheter Cordis Corporation
Miami Lakes, FL
33014
Modification to the catheter tip cutting operation.
P880086/S182
12/16/09
Affinity/Integrity/ Victory/Accent Family of Pacemakers St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate supplier for the RF electronic assembly module.
P880090/S027
12/2/09
Polymethylmetha-crylate (PMMA) Intraocular Lenses Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Rochester, NY
14609
Change in the biological indicator testing site from Alliance Medical Products in Irvine, California to the Bausch & Lomb facility in Tampa, Florida.
P910061/S019
12/2/09
Soflex & Sofport Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Rochester, NY
14609
Change in the biological indicator testing site from Alliance Medical Products in Irvine, California to the Bausch & Lomb facility in Tampa, Florida.
P920023/S026
12/23/09
UroLume® Endoprosthesis American Medical Systems, Inc.
Minnetonka, MN
55343
Modification of the rear handle molding equipment and a related in-process test fixture.
P930038/S060
12/3/09
Angio-Seal™ Vascular Closure Device St. Jude Medical
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Alternate vendor to supply bovine collagen.
P950032/S055
12/23/09
Apligraf® (Grafskin) Organogenesis, Inc.
Canton, MA
02021
Addition of an alternate material supplier, HyClone® ( Logan, Utah), for bulk media containing Human (APO) Transferrin which is used in the production bulk media for the processing of Apligraf®.
P960009/S072
12/18/09
Activa® Deep Brain Stimulation Device Medtronic Neuromodulation
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Addition of an alternate distribution site for the device.
P960011/S014
12/16/09
BD 1% OVD (1% Sodium Hyaluronate Viscoelastic Surgical Aid Fluid) Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Parsippany, NJ
07054
 
Change in pressure set points during sodium hyaluronate fermentation.
P960040/S206
12/14/09
Teligen Family of Pacemakers Boston Scientific
St. Paul, MN
55112
Change to in-process acceptance testing for specific components.
P960040/S207
12/22/09
Vitality and Confient Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a Nikon Optical System to the process monitoring step.
P960040/S208
12/22/09
Teligen family of ICDs Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Change in the lead-frame plating and capacitance tolerance.
P960040/S209
12/22/09
Teligen® Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of two new acceptance activities to the final inspection at the supplier.
P960040/S210
12/22/09
Teligen Family of ICDs Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Changes to the following:
1) decontamination step; 2) wetblasting step; and 3) in process monitor for specifications.
P960043/S070
12/22/09
Perclose® ProGlide™ Suture-Mediated Closure System and Perclose® A·T 6F Suture-Mediated Closure System Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Redwood City, CA
94063
Change to a reprocessing manufacturing step.
D970003/S114
12/22/09
Insignia and Altrua Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a Nikon Optical System to the process monitoring step.
P970012/S059
12/22/09
Kappa 400 DR & SR IPG Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Addition of EtO sterilization and aerator equipment.
P970051/S058
12/2/09
Nucleus 24 Cochlear Implant System Cochlear Americas
Centennial, CO
80111
Changes to the manufacturing process for the welding of the internal magnet of the CI500 Series Cochlear Implant.
P980016/S212
12/22/09
GEM II ICD; Marquis ICD; Maximo ICD; Intrinsic ICD; Entrust ICD; Virtuoso ICD; Maximo II DR ICD; Maximo II VR ICD; Virtuoso II DR; Virtuoso II VR; Secura DR;
Secura VR
Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Addition of EtO sterilization and aerator equipment.
P980016/S213
12/23/09
Secura DR/VR; Virtuoso DR/VR ICD; Maximo II DR/VR; Virtuoso II DR/VR Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Implementation of Radio Frequency Device Test changes on the Automated Test Equipment application software.
P980016/S214
12/30/09
InSync Family of ICDs, Concerto Family of CRT-Ds, Maximo II CRT-D, and Consulta
CRT-D
Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in the mean power parameter for a laser welding manufacturing operation.
P980016/S215
12/30/09
Secura DR/VR; Maximo II DR/VR; Virtuoso II DR/VR Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Changes to a hybrid test.
P980022/S065
12/1/09
Paradigm Real-Time Pump and Guardian Real-Time Monitor Medtronic MiniMed
Northridge, CA
91325
Minor change to the power inductors used in the Paradigm Real-Time Pump and the Guardian Real-Time Monitor and replacing the supplier of the power inductors.
P980035/S148
12/22/09
Kappa 600/700, 650, 800/900 IPG; Relia IPG; Medtronic 350 IPG; EnPulse IPG; EnRhythm IPG; AT500 IPG; Adapta/Versa/ Sensia IPG Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Addition of EtO sterilization and aerator equipment.
P980035/S149
12/22/09
Adapta, Versa, Sensia and Relia IPGs Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in the specification limits and implementation of the RTT Vbatt test block.
P980037/S033
12/4/09
AngioJet® Rheolytic™ Thrombectomy System MEDRAD Interventional/ Possis
Minneapolis, MN
55433
Change form a manual to an automated final packaging process.
P980049/S051
12/14/09
Ovatio VR and Ovatio DR ICDs ELA Medical, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
55441
Change in the location for manufacturing the hybrid electronic module component.
P990001/S058
12/22/09
Dema IPG;
C-Series IPG;
T-Series IPG
Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Addition of EtO sterilization and aerator equipment.
P990020/S038
12/15/09
AneuRx AAAdvantage Stent Graft Delivery System Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Change to remove a washing process.
P990033/S016
12/9/09
PepGen P-15 FLOW Dentsply International
York, PA
17405
Change of the in-process bioburden specification.
P990037/S029
12/2/09
Vascular Solutions D-Stat Flowable Hemostat Vascular Solutions, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55369
Changes to sterilization configuration and capacity.
P990040/S010
12/23/09
Trufill® N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate (NBCA) Liquid Embolic System Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
Raynham, MA
02767
Adding a new contractor for quality control testing and change in the supply chain.
P000007/S022
12/30/09
Edwards Prima Plus Stentless Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of alternate material suppliers.
P000029/S061
12/10/09
Deflux® Injectable Gel Oceana Therapeutics, Inc.
Edison, NJ
08817
Changes to the microbiological sampling of the clean room and water in thermal units.
P010012/S222
12/14/09
COGNIS Family of Pacemakers Boston Scientific
St. Paul, MN
55112
Change to in-process acceptance testing for specific components.
P010012/S223
12/22/09
Livian and Contak Renewal Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a Nikon Optical System to the process monitoring step.
P010012/S224
12/22/09
ACUITY Spiral Leads Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a component manufacturer.
P010012/S225
12/22/09
Cognis Family of CRT-Ds Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Change in the lead-frame plating and capacitance tolerance.
P010012/S226
12/22/09
Cognis® Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator
(CRT-D)
Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of two new acceptance activities to the final inspection at the supplier.
P010012/S227
12/22/09
Cognis Family of CRT-Ds Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Changes to the following:
1) decontamination step; 2) wetblasting step; and 3) in process monitor for specifications.
P010015/S074
12/22/09
InSync CRT-P; InSync III CRT-P Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Addition of EtO sterilization and aerator equipment.
P010029/S009
12/16/09
EUFLEXXA®
(1% Sodium Hyaluronate)
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Change in pressure set points during sodium hyaluronate fermentation.
P010029/S011
12/22/09
EUFLEXXA®
(1% Sodium Hyaluronate)
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Introduction of an additional piece of equipment for testing in-process control (IPC) and finished product samples.
P010030/S017
12/2/09
LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator Zoll Lifecor Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
15238
Addition of a contract manufacturer for a unit sub-assembly.
P010031/S172
12/22/09
InSync ICD; InSync Marquis ICD; InSync II Marquis ICD; InSync Marquis III ICD; InSync II Protect ICD; InSync III Protect ICD; InSync Sentry ICD; InSync Maximo ICD; Concerto CRT-D; Concerto II CRT-D; Maximo II CRT-D; Consulta CRT-D Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Addition of EtO sterilization and aerator equipment.
P010031/S173
12/23/09
Concerto CRT-ICD; Consulta CRT-D; Maximo II CRT-D; Concerto II CRT-D Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Implementation of Radio Frequency Device Test changes on the Automated Test Equipment application software.
P010031/S174
12/30/09
Marquis Family of ICDs, Maximo Family of ICDs, Virtuoso Family of ICDs, Secura DR/VR, Intrinsic ICD, and EnTrust ICD Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in the mean power parameter for a laser welding manufacturing operation.
P010031/S175
12/30/09
Concerto II; Maximo II and Consulta families of CRT-Ds Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Changes to a hybrid test.
P010041/S021
12/30/09
Carpentier-Edwards S.A.V Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of alternate material suppliers.
P020009/S052
12/4/09
Express® Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of an analytical test method.
P020009/S053
12/2/09
Express 2® Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change to the Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Method.
P020009/S054
12/2/09
Express™ and Express 2® Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Modification to a step in the Stent Final Inspection work instruction.
P020009/S055
12/3/09
Express 2® Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Alternate method for selecting the width measurement program settings.
P020022/S009
12/23/09
Versant HCV RNA 3.0 Assay (bDNA) Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Elimination of an in-process test step for kit components used in the device.
P030005/S059
12/22/09
Contak Renewal TR Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a Nikon Optical System to the process monitoring step.
P030011/S006
12/23/09
CardioWest™ Temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) System SynCardia Systems, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
85713
Addition of a heat treatment step.
P030025/S066
12/4/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of an analytical test method.
P030025/S067
12/2/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change to the Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Method.
P030025/S068
12/3/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Update to an analytical test method.
P030025/S070
12/4/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Update to an analytical test method.
P030025/S071
12/2/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Modification to a step in the Stent Final Inspection work instruction.
P030025/S072
12/3/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Alternate method for selecting the width measurement program settings.
P030025/S074
12/2/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Elimination of duplicate environmental testing.
P030025/S075
12/7/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of a vacuum loader to the manufacturing process.
P030025/S076
12/7/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change in the frequency of replacement for the acid bath.
P030025/S077
12/7/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Modification to a fixture used in the catheter manufacturing process.
P030025/S079
12/17/09
TAXUS® Express 2® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Reduction in the acid washing change out frequency.
P030035/S063
12/16/09
Frontier/
Frontier II/Anthem Family of CRT-Ps
St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Addition of an alternate supplier for the RF electronic assembly module.
P040016/S039
12/4/09
Liberté Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of an analytical test method.
P040016/S040
12/2/09
Liberté Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change to the Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Method.
P040016/S041
12/2/09
Liberté Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Modification to a step in the Stent Final Inspection work instruction.
P040016/S042
12/3/09
Liberté Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Alternate method for selecting the width measurement program settings.
P040016/S043
12/7/09
VeriFLEX™ (Liberté®) Bare Metal Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change in the frequency of replacement for the acid bath.
P040016/S044
12/7/09
Liberté Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Modification to a fixture used in the catheter manufacturing process.
P040016/S045
12/17/09
VeriFLEX™ (Liberté®) Monorail and Over-the-Wire Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of a vacuum loader to the manufacturing process.
P040016/S046
12/17/09
VeriFLEX™ (Liberté®) Monorail and Over-the-Wire Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Reduction in the acid washing change out frequency.
P040048/S010
12/8/09
Trilogy AB Acetabular System (VerSys Heritage Femoral Stems) Zimmer, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Changes to manufacturing steps and materials used during the manufacture of the VerSys Heritage Femoral Stems.
P040048/S012
12/22/09
Trilogy AB Acetabular System Zimmer, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Changes in the Ceramic Plasma Spray Environmentally Controlled Area (ECA).
P050012/S021
12/4/09
DexCom™ SEVEN® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System DexCom, Inc.
San Diego, CA
92121
Replacement of paper-based lot history records (LHRs) with electronic LHRs. The change implements Camstar Manufacturing Execution System (MES), an electronic control system for managing and monitoring work-in process on a manufacturing floor.
P050047/S011
12/24/09
Juvederm Hyaluronate Gel Implants Allergan Removal of a retreatment step of a raw material.
P060002/S007
12/2/09
Bard® Flair® Endovascular Stent Graft Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
Tempe, AZ
85280
Installation of additional manufacturing equipment.
P060002/S008
12/15/09
Bard® Flair® Endovascular Stent Graft Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
Tempe, AZ
85280
Change in environmental monitoring testing.
P060002/S009
12/18/09
Bard® Flair® Endovascular Stent Graft Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
Tempe, AZ
85280
Upgrade to process equipment.
P060006/S001
12/4/09
Express™ SD Renal Premounted Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of an analytical test method.
P060006/S002
12/2/09
Express™ SD Renal Premounted Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change to the Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Method.
P060006/S003
12/2/09
Express™ SD Renal Monorail™ Premounted Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Modification to a step in the Stent Final Inspection work instruction.
P060008/S021
12/4/09
TAXUS® Liberté Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of an analytical test method.
P060008/S022
12/2/09
TAXUS® Liberté Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change to the Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Method.
P060008/S023
12/3/09
TAXUS® Liberté Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Update to an analytical test method.
P060008/S025
12/4/09
TAXUS® Liberté Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Update to an analytical test method.
P060008/S026
12/2/09
TAXUS® Liberté Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Modification to a step in the Stent Final Inspection work instruction.
P060008/S027
12/3/09
TAXUS® Liberté Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Alternate method for selecting the width measurement program settings.
P060008/S029
12/2/09
TAXUS® Liberté Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Elimination of duplicate environmental testing.
P060008/S030
12/7/09
TAXUS® Liberté Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change in the frequency of replacement for the acid bath.
P060008/S031
12/7/09
TAXUS® Liberté Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Modification to a fixture used in the catheter manufacturing process.
P060008/S032
12/17/09
TAXUS® Liberté® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Addition of a vacuum loader to the manufacturing process.
P060008/S033
12/17/09
TAXUS® Liberté® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Reduction in the acid washing change out frequency.
P060017/S004
12/17/09
GeneSearch Breast Lymph Node (BLN) Assay Veridex, LLC
Raritan, NJ
08869
Extension of shelf-life of plasmid DNA raw material used in the manufacture of the External Positive and External Negative Controls of the device.
P060027/S016
12/14/09
Ovatio and Paradym CRT-Ds ELA Medical, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
55441
Change in the location for manufacturing the hybrid electronic module component.
P070007/S014
12/17/09
Medtronic Vascular Talent Thoracic Stent Graft Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Addition of alternate adhesive application equipment and an in-process visual inspection.
P070007/S015
12/15/09
Talent Thoracic Stent Graft with Xcelerant Delivery System Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Change to remove a washing process.
P070015/S029
12/22/09
XIENCE V® Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System Abbott Vascular
Temecula, CA
92591
Change for a protective sheath component.
P070027/S013
12/17/09
Medtronic Vascular Talent Abdominal Stent Graft Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Addition of alternate adhesive application equipment and an in-process visual inspection.
P070027/S014
12/15/09
Talent Abdominal Stent Graft with Xcelerant Delivery System Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Change to remove a washing process.

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved
Originals: 0
Supplements: 50

Summary of PMA Originals Under Review
Total Under Review: 78
Total Active: 41
Total On Hold: 37
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 8

Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review
Total Under Review: 555
Total Active: 376
Total On Hold: 179
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 17

Summary of All PMA Submissions Received
Originals: 6
Supplements: 45

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): 128.4
FDA Time: 84.3 Days MFR Time: 44.1 Days

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