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PMA Final Decisions Rendered for August 2006

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PMA Original Approvals

P040036
8/11/06
NaviStar™ ThermoCool® Deflectable Diagnostic/Ablation Catheter Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar , CA
91765
Approval for the NaviStar™ ThermoCool® Deflectable Diagnostic/Ablation Catheters which include models N175TBH, N175TCH, N175TDH, N175TFH, N175TCBH, N175TCCH, N175TCDH, N175TCFH, and N175TCJH. The NaviStar™ ThermoCool® Diagnostic/Ablation Deflectable Tip Catheter and related accessory devices, when used with the Stockert 70 Radiofrequency (RF) Generator, are indicated for the treatment of recurrent drug/device refractory sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) due to prior myocardial infarction (MI) in adults.
The NaviStar™ ThermoCool® catheter provides location information when used with the Carto EP / XP Navigation System, and can be used for catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological mapping (stimulation and recording).
P050006
8/11/06
GORE HELEX™ Septal Occluder W.L. Gore & Associated, Inc.
Flagstaff , AZ
86001
Approval for the GORE HELEX™ Septal Occluder. The device is a permanently implanted prosthesis indicated for the percutaneous, transcatheter closer of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs).
P050010
8/14/06
PRODISC®-L Total Disc Replacement Synthes Spine Co., L.P.
West Chester , PA
19380
Approval for the PRODISC®-L Total Disc Replacement. The device is indicated for spinal arthroplasty in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level from L3-S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. These DDD patients should have no more than Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. Patients receiving the PRODISC®-L Total Disc Replacement should have failed at least six months of conservative treatment prior to implantation of the PRODISC®-L Total Disc Replacement.
P050023
8/10/06
Tupos LV/ATx CRT-D, Kronos LV-T CRT-D, 505.U Programmer Software for the ICS 3000, A-K00.7.U Programmer Software for the EPR/TMS 1000 PLUS and Corox OTW Steroid Lead Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego , OR
97035
Approval for the Tupos LV/ATx CRT-D, Kronos LV-T CRT-D, 505.U Programmer Software for the ICS 3000, A-K00.7.U Programmer Software for the EPR/TMS 1000 PLUS and Corox OTW Steroid Lead. The Tupos LV/ATx and Kronos LV-T CRT-Ds are indicated for use in patients with all of the following conditions: 1) indicated for ICD therapy; 2) receiving optimized and stable Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) drug therapy; 3) symptomatic CHF (NYHA Class III/IV and LVEF ≤35%); and 4) intraventricular conduction delay (QRS duration ≥130 ms). The Tupos LV/ATx is also indicated for patients who, in addition to an indication for a CRT-D device, have atrial tachyarrhythmias or are at risk of developing atrial tachyarrhythmias. The Corox OTW Steroid leads are intended for implantation via the coronary veins to provide long term cardiac pacing when used in conjunction with a compatible pulse generator.
P050048
8/25/06
MONOLISA™ Anti-HBs EIA and MONOLISA™ Anti-HBs Calibrator Kit Bio-Rad Laboratories
Redmond , WA 98052
Approval for the MONOLISA™ Anti-HBs EIA and the MONOLISA™ Anti-HBs Calibrator Kit. The devices are indicated for: The MONOLISA™ Anti-HBs EIA is a qualitative and quantitative enzyme immunoassay for the detection of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen in human serum and EDTA or citrated plasma.  The assay results may be used as an aid in the determination of susceptibility to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in 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. The MONOLISA™ Anti-HBs Calibrator Kit is intended for quantitative determination of anti-HBs in human serum and EDTA or citrated plasma.  The MONOLISA™ Anti-HBs Calibrator Kit is to be used only with the MONOLISA™ Anti-HBs EIA.
P060003
8/7/06
AxSYM® AUSAB® Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park , IL
60064
Approval for the AxSYM® AUSAB® Assay. The device is indicated for: AxSYM® AUSAB® Reagent Pack is a microparticle enzyme immunoassay (MEIA) intended for the quantitative determination of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) in adult and pediatric serum (including serum collected in serum separator tubes) or plasma (collected in sodium heparin). The assay is used for the quantitative measurement of antibody response to hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination for the determination of HBV immune status, and for the diagnosis of HBV disease associated with HBV infection when used in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information. The AxSYM ® AUSAB ® Standard Calibrators are used for the calibration of the AxSYM System when the system is used for the quantitative determination of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) using the AxSYM AUSAB Reagent Pack. The performance of the AxSYM AUSAB Standard Calibrators has not been established with any other anti-HBs assays. The AxSYM ® AUSAB ® Controls are used for monitoring the performance of the AxSYM System (reagent, calibrators, and instrument) when used for the quantitative determination of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) when using the AxSYM AUSAB Reagent Pack. The performance of the AxSYM AUSAB Controls has not been established with any other anti-HBs assays.
P060004
8/11/06
MEL 80™ Excimer Laser System Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
Dublin , CA
94568
Approval for the MEL 80™ Excimer Laser System. The device uses an optical zone of 6.0 to 7.0 mm in diameter and a transition zone of 1.7 to 1.9 mm for total ablation diameter of 7.7 to 8.9 mm, and is indicated for primary Laser Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) treatments for: 1) the reduction or elimination of myopia of less than or equal to -7.0 D, with or without refractive astigmatism of less than or equal to -3.0 D, with a maximum MRSE of -7.00 D; 2) in patients who are 21 years of age or older; 3) with documentation of stable manifest refraction over the past year as demonstrated by change in sphere and cylinder of <=0.5D.
P060009
8/25/06
AxSYM CORE-M™ 2.0 and AxSYM CORE-M™ 2.0 Controls Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park , IL
60064
Approval for the Abbott AxSYM CORE-M™ 2.0 and AxSYM CORE-M™ 2.0 Controls. These devices are indicated for: The
AxSYM CORE-M™ 2.0 is a microparticle enzyme immunoassay (MEIA) intended for the in vitro qualitative detection of IgM antibody to hepatitis B virus core antigen (IgM anti-HBc) in adult and pediatric serum (including serum collected in serum separator tubes) or plasma (collected in potassium EDTA, sodium citrate, sodium heparin, lithium heparin, or plasma separator tubes). The assay is used as an aid in the diagnosis of acute or recent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information.
The AxSYM CORE-M ™ 2.0 Controls are used for monitoring the performance of the AxSYM ® System (reagent and instrument) when used for the qualitative detection of IgM antibody to hepatitis B virus core antigen (IgM anti‑HBc) when using the AxSYM CORE-M™ 2.0 Reagent Pack. The performance of the AxSYM CORE-M™ 2.0 Controls has not been established with any other anti-HBc assays.

 

PMA Supplemental Approvals

P810031/S027
8/28/06
Real-Time
Healon®, HealonGV® and Healon5® Sodium Hyaluronate Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Devices Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Santa Ana , CA
92705
Approval for a new secondary packaging configuration for the Healon®, HealonGV® and Healon5® sodium hyaluronate ophthalmic viscoelastic devices.
P820003/S077
8/30/06
180-Day
Various Families of Pacemakers Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for a manufacturing site at Technical Services for Electronics, Inc., Arlington, Minnesota.
P890003/S098
8/30/06
180-Day
Various Families of Pacemakers Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for a manufacturing site at Technical Services for Electronics, Inc., Arlington, Minnesota.
P890003/S102
8/31/06
Real-Time
Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490C and Model 2491 DMA Software to Support the Concerto CRT-D and Virtuoso ICD Devices Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for the Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490C and Model 2491 DMA Software to Support the Concerto CRT-D and Virtuoso ICD devices.
P890003/S106
8/24/06
Real-Time
Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490H Version A07801 Revision C Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis , MN
55432
Approval for the Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490H Version A07801 Revision C.
P890003/S107
8/31/06
Real-Time
All Pacemaker Models Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for the Longevity Projection Update SW v1.1.
P910001/S025
8/2/06
Real-Time
CVX-300 Excimer Laser Version V3.7.12/V3.8.12 The Spectranetics Corporation
Colorado Springs , CO
80907
Approval for a new software version to the CVX-3000 Excimer Laser and revised labeling to the laser console.
P910077/S061
8/8/06
180-Day
LATITUDE Patient Management System Model 6481 Inductive Communicator & Software v1.2.0 and Regulated Application Server (RAS) v2.0.3 Guidant Corporation
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval for the LATITUDE Patient Management System Model 6481 Inductive Communicator & Software v1.2.0 and Regulated Application Server (RAS) v2.0.3.
P940031/S055
8/25/06
180-Day
DISCOVERY, MERIDIAN Pacemaker Systems Guidant Corporation CRM
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval for product reliability test to be added to the physician and patient labeling as well as other minor changes to the patient manuals.
P950005/S019
8/29/06
180-Day
Celsius DS and Celsius II Bi-Directional Diagnostic/Ablation Catheters Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar , CA
91765
Approval for using a new handle and puller wires.
P960040/S118
8/9/06
135-Day
 
VITALITY Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Guidant Corporation
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval to include circuit board preparation to the Clonmel, Ireland facility.
P960040/S126
8/8/06
180-Day
CONTAK and RENEWAL Families Guidant Corporation
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval for the LATITUDE Patient Management System Model 6481 Inductive Communicator & Software v1.2.0 and Regulated Application Server (RAS) v2.0.3.
P960040/S127
8/25/06
180-Day
PRIZM, PRIZM HE, PRIZM 2, VITALITY, VITALITY 2, VITALITY AVT, VITALITY DS, VITALITY EL, VITALITY HE Defibrillator Systems Guidant Corporation CRM
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval for product reliability test to be added to the physician and patient labeling as well as other minor changes to the patient manuals.
P960042/S009
8/2/06
Real-Time
CVX-300 Excimer Laser Version V3.7.12/V3.8.12 The Spectranetics Corporation
Colorado Springs , CO
80907
Approval for a new software version to the CVX-3000 Excimer Laser and revised labeling to the laser console.
P960043/S059
8/8/06
Special
Perclose A-T Suture Mediated Closure (SMC) System Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Redwood City , CA
94063
Approval for changes to the Instructions for Use (IFU) for the Perclose A-T Suture Mediated Closure (SMC) System.
P960058/S049
8/17/06
180-Day
Harmony HiResolution Bionic Ear System Advanced Bionics Corporation
Sylmar , CA
91342
Approval for a modification to the Soundwave™ Professional Suite software (Soundwave Version 1.4) which implements an optional feature, known as Fidelity 120, and adds support for the Auria Harmony Sound Processor. The software, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name SoundWave™ Professional Suite Version 1.4 and is indicated for adult patients and pediatric patients aged 12-months through 17 years, 11-months. However, the optional software capability known as Fidelity 120 (speech encoding strategy) is limited for use in adults with 1) post-lingual onset of severe or profound hearing loss, 2) a minimum of three-months experience with standard HiRes, and 3) who have the cognitive ability to choose the sound processing options.
P970003/S069
8/9/06
180-Day
VNS Therapy System Cyberonics
Houston , TX
77058
Approval of the post-approval protocol revision for the device.
D970003/S073
8/25/06
180-Day
PULSAR, PULSAR MAX, PULSAR MAX II, INSIGNIA Plus/Entra/Ultra, DISCOVERY II Pacemaker Systems Guidant Corporation CRM
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval for product reliability test to be added to the physician and patient labeling as well as other minor changes to the patient manuals.
P970004/S037
8/31/06
180-Day
Medtronic InterStim Therapy for Urinary Control Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for labeling changes to incorporation results from the five year post approval study.
P970012/S024
8/31/06
Real-Time
All Pacemaker Models Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for the Longevity Projection Update SW v1.1.
P970031/S015
8/28/06
180-Day
Freestyle® Aortic Root Bioprosthesis, Model 995 Medtronic Heart Valves, Inc.
Santa Ana , CA
92705
Approval for changes to the instructions for use (IFU) based on the results of the completed post-market study for the device.
P980016/S073
8/31/06
Real-Time
Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490C and Model 2491 DMA Software to Support the Concerto CRT-D and Virtuoso ICD devices Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for the Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490C and Model 2491 DMA Software to Support the Concerto CRT-D and Virtuoso ICD devices.
P980016/S081
8/31/06
Real-Time
Concerto Model C154DWK Implantable Devices Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for updates to the D273 and L356 ICs.
P980035/S058
8/24/06
Real-Time
Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490H Version A07801 Revision C Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis , MN
55432
Approval for the Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490H Version A07801 Revision C.
P980035/S059
8/31/06
Real-Time
All Pacemaker Models Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for the Longevity Projection Update SW v1.1.
P990056/S003
8/10/06
180-Day
Elecsys Total PSA Immunoassay and Elecsys Total PSA CalSet Roche Diagnostic Corporation
Indianapolis , IN
46250
Approval for formulation change to the HAMA interference reduction proteins to improve assay robustness with regard to potential HAMA interference for the Elecsys total PSA Immunoassay and changes in matrix, antigen and Calibrator 1 target value for the Elecsys total PSA CalSet. The Elecsys total PSA CalSet, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name, Elecsys total PSA CalSet II.
P990064/S015
8/25/06
180-Day
Mosaic® Porcine Bioprosthesis, Models 305 and 310 Medtronic Heart Valves, Inc.
Santa Ana , CA
92705
Approval for changes to the instructions for use (IFU) based on the results of the completed post-market study of the device.
P000032/S020
8/15/06
135-Day
Her Option™ Cryoablation Therapy System American Medical Systems
Minnetonka , MN
55343
Approval for a change in adhesive formulation used to bond the thermocouple and heater wires for the device.
P000040/S007
8/18/06
180-Day
HTA™ System Boston Scientific Corporation
Marlborough , MA
01752
Approval for modifications to the HTA Procedure Set.
P010012/S121
8/9/06
135-Day
 
CONTAK RENEWAL Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators Guidant Corporation
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval to include circuit board preparation to the Clonmel, Ireland facility.
P010012/S130
8/8/06
180-Day
PRIZM and VITALITY Families Guidant Corporation
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval for the LATITUDE Patient Management System Model 6481 Inductive Communicator & Software v1.2.0 and Regulated Application Server (RAS) v2.0.3.
P010012/S131
8/25/06
180-Day
CONTAK RENEWAL, CONTAK RENEWAL 3, CONTAK RENEWAL 3 RF Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator Systems Guidant Corporation CRM
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval for product reliability test to be added to the physician and patient labeling as well as other minor changes to the patient manuals.
P010015/S024
8/31/06
Real-Time
All Pacemaker Models Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for the Longevity Projection Update SW v1.1.
P010031/S040
8/31/06
Real-Time
Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490C and Model 2491 DMA Software to Support the Concerto CRT-D and Virtuoso ICD devices Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for the Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490C and Model 2491 DMA Software to Support the Concerto CRT-D and Virtuoso ICD devices.
P010031/S048
8/31/06
Real-Time
Virtuoso Models D154AWG/ D154VWC Implantable Devices Medtronic, Inc.
Shoreview , MN
55126
Approval for updates to the D273 and L356 ICs.
P010068/S006
8/29/06
180-Day
Navistar DS and Navistar 4mm Bi-Directional Diagnostic/Ablation Catheters Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar , CA
91765
Approval for using a new handle, puller wires and 1 mm location sensor.
P020003/S004
8/23/06
135-Day
Coloplast Saline-Filled Testicular Prosthesis Coloplast Corp.
Santa Barbara , CA
93111
Approval to add black ink to improve the visibility of the serial numbers.
P020026/S025
8/25/06
180-Day
Cypher® Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System Cordis Corporation
Miami Lakes , FL
33014
Approval to eliminate the commitment to implement/conduct elution methodology (current method 10116481) and specifications.
P030005/S035
8/25/06
180-Day
CONTAK TR Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Systems Guidant Corporation CRM
St. Paul , MN
55112
Approval for product reliability test to be added to the physician and patient labeling as well as other minor changes to the patient manuals.
P030006/S011
8/10/06
Real-Time
Celsion Prolieve™ Thermodilatation System Celsion Corporation
Columbia , MD
21046
Approval for manufacturing changes to correct the inner manifold bond of the catheter and to confirm dimensions of tubing used with the heat exchanger.
P040001/S002
8/8/06
180-Day
X STOP® Interspinous Process Decompression System St. Francis Medical Technology
Alameda , CA
94501
Approval for the X STOP pk , a modified version of the X STOP that includes a PEEK spacer and additional 16 mm spacer size. The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name X STOP pk and is indicated for treatment of patients aged 50 or older suffering from neurogenic intermittent claudication secondary to a confirmed diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (with x-ray, MRI, and/or CT evidence of thickening ligamentum flavum, narrowed lateral recess and/or central conal narrowing). The X STOP pk is indicated for those patients with moderately impaired physical function who experience relief in flexion from their symptoms of leg/buttock/groin pain, with or without back pain, and have undergone a regimen of at least 6 months of nonoperative treatment. The X STOPpk may be implanted at one or two lumbar levels in patients in whom operative treatment is indicated at no more than two levels.
P040013/S005
8/21/06
Real-Time
GEM 21S® (Growth-Factor Enhanced Matrix) BioMimetics Therapeutics, Inc.
Franklin , TN
37067
Approval for the BMPI Sterility test Method to extend the expiry date to 36 months and is indicated to treat the following periodontally related defects:
1) Intrabony periodontal defects; 2) Furcation periodontal defects; and 3) Gingival recession associated with periodontal defects.
P040021/S001
8/3/06
180-Day
St. Jude Medical Biocor Valve and Biocor Supra Valve St. Jude Medical, Inc.
St. Paul , MN
55117
Approval of the post-approval study protocol for the device.
P040034/S004
8/2/06
180-Day
DuraSeal® Dural Sealant System Confluent Surgical, Inc.
Waltham , MA
02451
Approval for: 1) use of NOF Corporation as an alternate vendor for functionalizing raw PEG-polyol material to PEG-SG for use in the DuraSeal® Dural Sealant product, and 2) implementation of an in-process particle size inspection step prior to the milling step.
P050012/S002
8/21/06
Real-Time
DexCom STS System DexCom, Inc.
San Diego , CA
92121
Approval for design revisions to the accessory software program to enable it to be used for consumer use. The software program, as modified will be marketed under the trade name DexCom DM-Consumer and is indicated for use by consumers to allow for the transfer of glucose data stored by the DexCom STS System into a personal computer.
P050042/S001
8/14/06
135-Day
ARCHITECT® Anti-HCV Reagent Kits, ARCHITECT® Anti-HCV Calibrators, and ARCHITECT® Anti-HCV controls Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park , IL
60064
Approval for the addition of a test method to detect changes between the bulk and the master lot (customer release) testing stages.
P050051/S001
8/7/06
135-Day
ARCHITECT® AUSAB® Reagent Kit,
ARCHITECT® AUSAB® Calibrators, ARCHITECT® AUSAB® Controls
Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park , IL
60064
Approval for the addition of a test method to detect changes between the bulk and the master lot (customer release) testing stages.

 

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

P810025/S026
8/24/06
Amvisc and Amvisc Plus Bausch and Lomb, Inc.
Dan Dimas, CA
9173
Change of the sterilization filter.
P810032/S052
8/24/06
PMMA Multi-Piece Posterior Chamber VS100 IOLS Alcon Research LTD.
Fort. Worth, TX
76134
New sterilizer for production use.
P830045/S101
8/9/06
Paragon Phoenix Multilog & Sensorithm Pacemakers St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar , CA
91342
Change to an automated selective soldering process as an alternate method for the soldering on the Pepin board of the Model 3650 Merlin PCS.
P840060/S030
8/24/06
PMMA Single-Piece Posterior Chamber IOLS Alcon Research LTD.
Fort. Worth, TX
76134
New sterilizer for production use.
P880006/S044
8/9/06
Sensolog Model 703 Pulse Generator & P700 Programmer St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar , CA
91342
Change to an automated selective soldering process as an alternate method for the soldering on the Pepin board of the Model 3650 Merlin PCS.
P880086/S124
8/9/06
Synchrony Model 2020T Pulse Generator St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar , CA
91342
Change to an automated selective soldering process as an alternate method for the soldering on the Pepin board of the Model 3650 Merlin PCS.
P880086/S125
8/16/06
Affinity, Integrity, and Identity Pacemakers St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar , CA
91342
Software changes to the Downloader and Test System Software for the above listed devices.
P880087/S012
8/24/06
PMMA Anterior Chamber IOLS Alcon Research LTD.
Fort. Worth, TX
76134
New sterilizer for production use.
P910023/S114
8/9/06
Cadence® Tiered Therapy Defibrillation System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar , CA
91342
Change to an automated selective soldering process as an alternate method for the soldering on the Pepin board of the Model 3650 Merlin PCS.
P930014/S018
8/24/06
Acrysof Intraocular Lenses (IOLS) Alcon Research LTD.
Fort. Worth, TX
76134
New sterilizer for production use.
P950020/S018
8/22/06
Flextome™ Cutting Balloon™ Monorail Device Boston Scientific
San Diego , CA
02123
Change to make the mid-shaft of the catheter more robust to tensile failure.
D970012/S031
8/17/06
Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Model 700 American Medical Systems
Minnetonka , MN
55343
Change to combine the bonding process from two to one step for the Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Model 700.
P970013/S011
8/9/06
Microny SR + Model 2425T Pulse Generator St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar , CA
91342
Change to an automated selective soldering process as an alternate method for the soldering on the Pepin board of the Model 3650 Merlin PCS.
P980016/S077
8/16/06
EnTrust and Virtuoso ICDs Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Shoreview , MN
55126
Changes in method of manufacture for contacts on several components and changes to the weld strength test method.
P980016/S078
8/17/06
EnTrust and Virtuoso ICDs Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Shoreview , MN
55126
Changes to the battery fill port to case laser sub-assembly weld process.
P980016/S080
8/17/06
EnTrust and Virtuoso ICDs Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Shoreview , MN
55126
Changes to the laser seam weld process.
P980044/S004
8/25/06
SUPARTZ® Seikagaku Corporation
Memphis , TN
38116
Increase in the sampling volume for the measurement of airborne bacteria and an increase in the sampling volume for the measurement of product osmotic pressure.
P000046/S014
8/24/06
Staarvisc™ II and Shellgel™ Sodium Hyaluronate Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Woburn , MA
01801
A sterilization filter change.
P010031/S045
8/16/06
Concerto CRT-D Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Shoreview , MN
55126
Changes in method of manufacture for contacts on several components and changes to the weld strength test method.
P010031/S046
8/17/06
Concerto CRT-D Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Shoreview , MN
55126
Changes to the battery fill port to case laser sub-assembly weld process.
P010031/S047
8/17/06
Concerto CRT-D Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Shoreview , MN
55126
Changes to the laser seam weld process.
P030009/S005
8/17/06
Micro-Driver
Over-the-Wire Coronary Stent System and the Micro-Driver MX2 Coronary Stent System
Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa , CA
95403
Qualification and transfer of ring tumble and annealing processes to Brunk Industries.
P030019/S010
8/9/06
Orthovisc High Molecular Weight Hyaluronan Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Woburn , MA
01801
Change in vent filter type use in the manufacture of the device.
P030035/S017
8/9/06
Frontier Biventricular Cardiac Pacing System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar , CA
91342
Change to an automated selective soldering process as an alternate method for the soldering on the Pepin board of the Model 3650 Merlin PCS.
P030035/S018
8/16/06
Frontier II Biventricular Pacing Systems St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar , CA
91342
Software changes to the Downloader and Test System Software for the above listed devices.
P030054/S033
8/9/06
Epic HF System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar , CA
91342
Change to an automated selective soldering process as an alternate method for the soldering on the Pepin board of the Model 3650 Merlin PCS.
P040012/S022
8/17/06
ACCULINK and RX ACCULINK Carotid Stent System Abbott Vascular Vascular Solutions
Santa Clara , CA
95054
Addition of a semi-automated process to the available techniques for non-tapered stent expansion.
P040020/S002
8/24/06
Acrysof Restor Apodized Diffractive IOLS Alcon Research LTD.
Fort. Worth, TX
76134
New sterilizer for production use.

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved
Originals: 8
Supplements: 46

Summary of PMA Originals Under Review
Total Under Review: 85
Total Active: 31
Total On Hold: 54
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 5

Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review
Total Under Review: 397
Total Active: 175
Total On Hold: 222
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 10

Summary of All PMA Submissions Received
Originals: 0
Supplements: 91

Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times
Number of Approvals: 46
Number of Denials: 0
Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 117.5
FDA Time: 95.5 Days MFR Time: 22.0 Days

Updated October 13, 2006

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