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PMA Final Decisions Rendered for December 2008

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PMA Original Approvals

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS
P060006
12/11/08
Boston Scientific Express® SD Renal Monorail® Premounted Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for the Boston Scientific Express® SD Renal Monorail® Premounted Stent System. The device is indicated as an adjunct to percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (PTRA) of a single de novo or restenotic atherosclerotic lesion (<=15 mm in length) of the renal artery, located within 5 mm of the opacified aortic lumen, with a reference vessel diameter of 4.0 – 7.0 mm to assist in the maintenance of vessel patency.
P080007
12/4/08
Bard® E·LUMINEXX Vasular Stent Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
Tempe, AZ
85281
Approval for the Bard® E·LUMINEXX Vasular Stent. The device is indicated for the treatment f iliac occlusive disease in patients with symptomatic vascular disease of the common and/or external iliac arteries up to 126 mm in length, with a reference vessel diameter of 5 to 9 mm.

PMA Supplemental Approvals

APPLICATION NUMBER / DATE of APPROVAL DEVICE TRADE NAME COMPANY NAME CITY, STATE, & ZIP DEVICE DESCRIPTION / INDICATIONS
N16837/S006
12/17/08
135-Day
Artegraft Collagen Vascular Graft Artegraft, Inc.
North Brunswick, NJ
08902
Approval for the addition of an alternate supplier.
P790017/S098
12/24/08
180-Day
Gruntzig Dilaca Balloon Dilatation Catheters Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Approval for an alternate sterilization site located at Isotron PLC, Daventry, United Kingdom.
P820003/S087
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P840001/S122
12/8/08
Real-Time
Restore, RestorePRIME, RestoreADVANCED, Restore Prime ADVANCED, and RestoreULTRA Neurostimulation Systems Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Approval for the addition of a stabilizing coil to the Model 37083 Extension, a “post-cure” processing step at the distal end of the Models 37083 and 37082 Extensions, and a Proximal Bond Strength (Thermal Bond) design Requirement for Models 37083 and 37082 Extensions.
P840064/S036
12/15/08
180-Day
DUOVISC® Viscoelastic System and DISCOVISC OVD Alcon Research Ltd.
Fort Worth, TX
76134
Approval for an alternate sterilization site at Sterigenics Germany GmbH in Germany.
P850051/S069
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P860019/S221
12/4/08
135-Day
PTCA Catheters Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for a change in the sampling performed by the supplier for measuring the coating thickness of the hypotube component.
P890003/S151
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P890047/S024
12/15/08
180-Day
PROVISC® Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) Alcon Research Ltd.
Fort Worth, TX
76134
Approval for an alternate sterilization site at Sterigenics Germany GmbH in Germany.
P900009/S021
12/19/08
180-Day
Exogen 2000, 3000 Bone Healing System Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Memphis, TN
38116
Approval for labeling modifications aimed to simplify the device labeling.
P900061/S079
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P910023/S189
12/18/08
180-Day
Cadence, Contour, Contour II, Contour MD, Angstrom II, Angstrom MD, Profile II, Profile MD, Photon DR, Photon Micro, Atlas, Atlas+, Atlas II, Atlas II+, Epic, Epic+, Epic II, Epic II+, Convert, Convert+, Current St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a manufacturing site located at St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, LLC, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
P910023/S195
12/23/08
Real-Time
Current RF Family of Devices St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for minor design modifications to the header component on all St. Jude Medical Current RF and Promote (Unity) family devices.
P910023/S196
12/16/08
Real-Time
Cadence Tiered-Therapy Defibrillator System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
91342
Approval for enhancements to the software (version 3.1) used in the St. Jude Medical Merlin.net system.
P910023/S197
12/19/08
Real-Time
Cadence ICD System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Approval for the version 3.1 of the Model EX2000 software for the Merlin@home devices.
P910066/S025
12/24/08
180-Day
SpinaLogic, OL1000, and OL1000 Single Coil Bone Growth Stimulators dj Orthopedics, LLC
Vista, CA
92081
Approval for upgrades to the OL1000 Single Coil, Size 1 model and the microprocessor-controller (control box) used for the OL1000 Single Coil, Size 1 model.
P930016/S031
12/1/08
180-Day
STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC
Milpitas, CA
95035
Approval for modification of the STAR
Patient's Chair. The device, as modified, will he marketed under the trade name STAR S4
IR Excimer Laser System and is indicated for wave front-guided (WFG) laser assisted in
situ keratomileusis (LAS1K) to achieve monovision by the targeted retention of myopia
(-1.25 to -2.00 D) in the non-dominant eye of presbyopic myopes:
1) 40 years or older who may benefit from increased spectacle independence across a range of distances with useful near vision;
2) with myopic astigmatism up to -6.00 D MRSE. with cylinder up to -3.00 D, and
minimum pre-operative myopia in their non-dominant eye at least as great as their
targeted myopia;
3) 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
preoperative examination; and
4) with a successful preoperative trial of monovision or history of monovision
experience.
P930022/S008
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P930027/S007
12/30/08
180-Day
IMMULITE®/
IMMULITE® 1000, IMMULITE® 2000 and IMMULITE® 2500 PSA, 3 rd Generation PSA
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
East Walpole, MA
02032
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Limited, Gwynedd, United Kingdom.
P950009/S008
12/3/08
Panel
BD FocalPoint™ GS Imaging System BD Diagnostics
Durham, NC
27703
Approval for
the BD FocalPoint™ GS Imaging System. This device is indicated to assist in cervical cancer
screening of BD SurePath™ Pap Test slides to detect evidence of squamous carcinoma,
adenocarcinoma, and their usual precursor conditions. These slides will be ranked according to
the likelihood of abnormality, and provide relocation and visual review of up to 10 fields of view
(FOVs) most likely to contain abnormal cells. Additionally, the system identifies at least 15% of
all successfully processed slides with the BD Focal Point™ Slide Profiler* Directed QC
Technology™ for a directed QC re-screen. Intended users are trained cytology laboratory
personnel operating under the direct supervision of a qualified cytology supervisor or laboratory
manager/director.
P950032/S049
12/10/08
Real-Time
Apligraf Organogenesis, Inc.
Canton, MA
02021
Approval for a new cell strain, HEP 014, for introduction into production of Apligraf.
P960040/S182
12/11/08
Real-Time
TELIGEN™ Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Boston Scientific CRM
St. Paul, MN
55112
Approval for the Programmer SW Model 2868 v1.04 and nominal parameters loaded during manufacturing.
P960058/S073
12/9/08
Special
Harmony HiResolution Bionic Ear System Advanced Bionics, LLC
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a new repair service for speech processors with associated letters to patients (adult, pediatric) which accompanies the replacement processor.
P970003/S100
12/19/08
Real-Time
VNS Therapy™ PerenniaFLEX™ Cyberonics, Inc.
Houston, TX
77058
Approval for the following minor modifications to the approved
Model 303 stimulation lead (the new model to be referred to as "304"):
1) Changing the coil material to one with a lower titanium tolerance (< 0.01%) to improve
fatigue resistance;
2) Changing the insulating material to one that is similar, but with improved fatigue and
abrasion resistance;
3) Adding a controlled fillet to the electrode bifurcation to improve fatigue resistance, and
4) Adding an intermediate electrode size (2.5 mm) that also offers nerve coverage >360 °.
P970003/S103
12/19/08
Real-Time
VNS Therapy™ System Cyberonics, Inc.
Houston, TX
77058
Approval for the addition of a software accessory/tool referred to as the “Generator Field Upgrader” (GFU). The GFU is designed to be used to upgrade software in the Demipulse™, Model 103 and Demipulse Duo™, Model 104 Pulse Generators to either enhance pre-existing features or to resolve software anomalies.
D970003/S104
12/22/08
Real-Time
ALTRUA and INSIGNIA Families of Devices Boston Scientific Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Approval for changes to the ALTRUA and INSIGNIA families of devices including software changes for the programmer SW Model 2892 v4.01 and labeling changes for the Brady Patient Handbook.
P970012/S040
12/24/08
135-Day
Kappa 400 DR, Kappa 400 SR Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55126
Approval for a change in the barb fastener manufacturing process.
P970012/S045
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P970029/S013
12/30/08
180-Day
TMR Holmium Laser System Cardiogenesis Corp.
Irvine, CA
92618
Approval of the post-approval study protocol.
P980016/S163
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P980022/S037
12/16/08
180-Day
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
Northridge, CA
91325
Approval for software changes made to the
Guardian REAL-Time Glucose Monitor (CSS7100) and Paradigm REAL-Time Insulin
Infusion Pump (MMT-522, MMT-522k, MMT-722 and MMT-722k).
P980035/S109
12/24/08
135-Day
Kappa 600/700, 650, 800/900; Sigma; Medtronic 350 Series, EnPulse II; AT501 DDDRP; Adapta/Versa/Senia Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55126
Approval for a change in the barb fastener manufacturing process.
P980035/S118
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P980049/S029
12/5/08
135-Day
Ovatio VR 6250 and Ovatio DR 6550 ELA Medical, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
55441
Approval for a change in the lot acceptance life test.
P980050/S037
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P990001/S041
12/24/08
135-Day
Dema (Includes Clarity DDDR, clarity SSIR, Diamond II, Ruby III, Topaz III, Jade III, Via II DDDR) Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55126
Approval for a change in the barb fastener manufacturing process.
P990001/S046
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P990037/S028
12/17/08
Real-Time
Duett™ Pro Sealing Device, Model 1010 Vascular Solutions, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55369
Approval to extent the shelf life of the sodium phosphate procoagulant diluent, used only in the Duet™ Pro Sealing Device, Model 1010, from 2 years to 5 years.
P000006/S012
12/19/08
Real-Time
Coloplast Titan® Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Coloplast Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
55311
Approval for three larger cylinder sizes (i.e., lengths of 24, 26, and
28 cm), and related changes for larger packaging, a modification to the cylinder manufacturing
process, additional labels for the larger cylinder sizes, revised instructions for use to include additional catalog numbers for the new cylinder sizes, and a new labeling statement that recommends use of the l00cc reservoir with the new larger cylinder sizes.
P000007/S014
12/12/08
180-Day
Edwards Prima Plus Stentless Bioprosthesis, Model 2500P Edwards Lifesciences
Irvine, CA
92614
Approval for updated labeling based on the post approval study.
P000009/S029
12/24/08
135-Day
Lumos ICDs with Home Monitoring, Tachos, Below, and Xelos DR-R ICDs Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Approval for changes to the visual inspection criteria for glass feedthroughs used in batteries.
P000025/S035
12/19/08
180-Day
COMBI 40+ Cochlear Implant System Med-El Corporation
Durham, NC
27713
Approval for the Maestro system software version 3.0 as external software for use with the MED-EL COMBI 40+ Cochlear Implant System, including removal of the current restriction regarding use of the FSP coding strategy by inexperienced adult users.
P000054/S017
12/4/08
135-Day
INFUSE® Bone Graft Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc.
Memphis, TN
38132
Approval for a change in the specific activity specification range of dibotermin alfa drug substance and drug product.
P000058/S028
12/4/08
135-Day
INFUSE® Bone Graft/LT CAGE Lumbar Tapered Fusion Device Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc.
Memphis, TN
38132
Approval for a change in the specific activity specification range of dibotermin alfa drug substance and drug product.
P010012/S194
12/11/08
Real-Time
COGNIS™ Cardiac Resynchronization HE Defibrillator Boston Scientific CRM
St. Paul, MN
55112
Approval for the Programmer SW Model 2868 v1.04 and nominal parameters loaded during manufacturing.
P010015/S050
12/24/08
135-Day
InSync; InSync III Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55126
Approval for a change in the barb fastener manufacturing process.
P010015/S055
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P010025/S013
12/22/08
180-Day
Selenia Dimensions (2D) Full Field Digital Mammography System Hologic, Inc.
Bedford, MA
01730
Approval for the Selenia Dimensions (2D) FFDM System.
P010031/S130
12/11/08
Real-Time
All Pulse Generators, ICDs, CRT Pulse Generators, and CRT ICDs approved with the
exception of Consulta CRT-D D224TRK, Secura DR D224DRG, Secura VR D224VRC,
Maximo II CRT-D D284TRK, Maximo II DR D284DRG, Maximo II VR D284VRC and
Model 9995 Application Software
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Approval for additional changes to support migration from OS/2 to XPe.
P010050/S006
12/16/08
180-Day
IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000 HBsAg and IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000 HBsAg Confirmatory Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
E. Walpole, MA
02032
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd., Wales, United Kingdom.
P010051/S005
12/16/08
180-Day
IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000 Anti-HBc Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
E. Walpole, MA
02032
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd., Wales, United Kingdom.
P010052/S005
12/16/08
180-Day
IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000 Anti-HBs Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
E. Walpole, MA
02032
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd., Wales, United Kingdom.
P010053/S004
12/16/08
180-Day
IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000 Anti-HBc IgM Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
E. Walpole, MA
02032
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd., Wales, United Kingdom.
P020009/S040
12/4/08
135-Day
Express 2 Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for a change in the sampling performed by the supplier for measuring the coating thickness of the hypotube component.
P020036/S012
12/11/08
Special
SMART™ and SMART™ Control Nitinol Stent Systems Cordis Corporation
Warren, NJ
07059
Approval to incorporate an additional precaution into the Instructions for Use to address the potential for stent fractures that may occur with self-expanding stents such as the Cordis SMART Stent Systems.
P030009/S028
12/24/08
180-Day
Driver and MicroDriver Coronary Stent Systems Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Approval for an alternate sterilization site located at Isotron PLC, Daventry, United Kingdom.
P030017/S090
12/9/08
Special
Precision™ Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System Boston Scientific Corporation
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for labeling changes on the Introducer Instructions for Use.
P030025/S049
12/4/08
135-Day
TAXUS Express 2 Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for a change in the sampling performed by the supplier for measuring the coating thickness of the hypotube component.
P030031/S013
12/24/08
180-Day
NaviStar ThermoCool & Celsius ThermoCool Diagnostic/Ablation Catheters Biosense Webster, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Approval for changes to the labeling to incorporate results of the completed postmarket condition of approval study for the atrial flutter indication.
P030047/S016
12/24/08
Special
Precise, Precise Rx and Precise Pro Rx Nitinol Sent Systems Cordis Corporation
Warren, NJ
07059
Approval to incorporate an additional precaution into the Instructions for Use to address the potential for stent fractures that may occur with self-expanding stents such as the Cordis Precise Stent Systems.
P030054/S104
12/18/08
180-Day
Atlas II HF, Atlas+ HF, Atlas II+ HF, Epic HF, Epic II HF, Epic+ HF, Epic II+ HF, Promote St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for a manufacturing site located at St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, LLC, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
P030054/S110
12/23/08
Real-Time
Current RF Family of Devices St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Approval for minor design modifications to the header component on all St. Jude Medical Current RF and Promote (Unity) family devices.
P030054/S111
12/19/08
Real-Time
Epic HF CRT-D System St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Approval for the version 3.1 of the Model EX2000 software for the Merlin@home devices.
P040016/S026
12/4/08
135-Day
Liberté MR & OTW Coronary Stent System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Approval for a change in the sampling performed by the supplier for measuring the coating thickness of the hypotube component.
P040020/S012
12/22/08
180-Day
AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOLs +3.0 D Alcon Research Ltd.
Fort Worth, TX
76134
Approval for the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® Intraocular Lens +3.0 Add power.
The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name AcrySof© IQ ReSTOR®
Intraocular Lens +3.0D (Models SN6AD1 and MN6AD1) and is indicated for primary
implantation for the visual correction of aphakia secondary to removal of a cataractous lens in
adult patients with and without presbyopia, who desire near, intermediate, and distance vision with increased spectacle independence. This lens is intended to be placed in the capsular bag.
P040023/S012
12/30/08
180-Day
Duraloc Option Ceramic Hip System DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Approval for a manufacturing site located at CeramTec AG, Marktredwitz, Germany, for manufacturing of the Biolox Forte ceramic heads and liners.
P040025/S008
12/24/08
Real-Time
Olympic Cool-Cap System Olympic Medical Corporation
Seattle, WA
98108
Approval for minor hardware and software design changes to the Olympic Cool-Cap System related to a CPU (processor) that has gone end-of-life.
P040044/S007
12/14/08
180-Day
MYNX Vascular Closure Device Access Closure, Inc.
Mountain View, CA
94043
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Nutek Corporation of California, Hayward, California, for E-Beam Sterilization.
P040047/S010
12/30/08
135-Day
Coaptite® Injectable Implant BioForm Medical, Inc.
Franksville, WI
53126
Approval for an alternate glycerin supplier.
P050012/S017
12/3/08
180-Day
Seven Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS) Dexcom, Inc.
San Diego, CA
92121
Approval for modifications made to the receiver sub-component PCBA and housing; manufacturing processes of the receiver to accommodate a revised PCBA; and outsourcing of the alternative receiver manufacturing process.
P050023/S015
12/24/08
135-Day
Tupos LV/ATx, Kronos LV-T, Lumax 300/340 Family of ICDs and CRT-Ds Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Approval for changes to the visual inspection criteria for glass feedthroughs used in batteries.
P050023/S016
12/11/08
180-Day
CardioMessenger
II-S and CardioMessenger
II-S TLine Home Monitoring Devices for use with Biotronik Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Approval for the CardioMessenger
II-S and CardioMessenger
II-S TLine Home Monitoring Devices for use with Biotronik Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators.
P050049/S003
12/17/08
Real-Time
AxSYM® HBsAg, AxSYM® HBsAg Confirmatory and AxSYM® HBsAg Controls Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park, IL
60064
Approval for change of assay files that monitor liquid levels.
P050053/S006
12/4/08
135-Day
INFUSE® Bone Graft Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc.
Memphis, TN
38132
Approval for a change in the specific activity specification range of dibotermin alfa drug substance and drug product.
P060005/S001
12/30/08
180-Day
IMMULITE®/ IMMULITE® 1000 and IMMULITE 2000 free PSA Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
East Walpole, MA
02032
Approval for a manufacturing site located at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Limited, Gwynedd, United Kingdom.
P060037/S003
12/16/08
135-Day
NexGen Legacy® Knee – Posterior Stabilized (LPS), LPS-Flex Mobile Bearing Knee Zimmer Spine
Warsaw, IN
46581
Approval for the manufacturing processes utilized during liquid penetrant inspection of components of the device.
P060040/S002
12/3/08
Special
Thoratec HeartMate II® Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Thoratec Corporation
Pleasanton, CA
94588
Approval for the addition of a caution statement ''WARNING: PRECLOT the
graft!" to the package labels for the Outflow Graft with Bend Relief (catalog# 102563) and
Inflow Conduit (catalog # 102564). This caution statement is to highlight information currently
found in the HeartMate II Instructions for Use, Section 13.4, which instructs users to pre-clot the two components prior to implantation.
P070015/S002
12/12/08
180-Day
XIENCE V™ Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System Abbott Vascular
Temecula, CA
92591
Approval for an 18-month shelf life.

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
P790018/S050
12/9/08
Medtronic Hall Prosthetic Heart Valve Medtronic, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55432
Use of a new model air sampler.
P810046/S227
12/10/08
Simpson-Robert Family of Coronary Dilatation Catheters Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Modification of the environmental monitoring action limits for viable air and surface testing in the manufacturing production areas.
P840064/S039
12/23/08
VISCOAT®, DUOVISC®, DISCOVISC® Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices Alcon Research, Ltd.
Fort Worth, TX
76134
Use of electronic batch recording of Buffering/ Compounding, Fill Orders and Sterilization of Reactors/Vessels for the Alcon Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices.
P860003/S050
12/19/08
UVAR XTS Photopheresis System Therakos, Inc.
Exton, PA
19341
Transfer of finish product testing from the original manufacturer to the contract manufacturer.
P860057/S052
12/17/09
Carpentier-Edwards Perimount Pericardial Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Additional supplier for sewing thread twisting.
P870056/S031
12/17/08
Carpentier-Edwards Bioprosthesis & Bioprosthetic Valved Conduit Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Additional supplier for sewing thread twisting.
P870056/S032
12/31/08
Carpentier-Edwards Porcine Bioprosthesis and Carpentier-Edwards Bioprosthetic Valved Conduit Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of a supplier for porcine tissue.
P870077/S030
12/17/08
Carpentier-Edwards Duraflex Low Pressure Mitral Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Additional supplier for sewing thread twisting.
P870077/S031
12/31/08
Carpentier Edwards Duraflex Mitral Low Pressure Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of a supplier for porcine tissue.
P880086/S170
12/4/08
Affinity/Integrity/ Victory Family of Pacemakers St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Alternate suppliers for various discrete components used on the low voltage and high voltage hybrid assembly of implantable devices.
P890003/S153
12/3/08
Leads Service & Wrench Kit Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Use of a new model air sampler.
P890003/S156
12/11/08
Prodigy SR, Enrhythm IPG Model P150DR Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MI
55112
New spray wash equipment and modification of the barb fastener and pin/strap cleaning process.
P890003/S158
12/17/08
Prodigy IPG Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Reduction in the sampling frequency of routine environmental monitoring in the Controlled Environment Are at Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Company in Juncos, Puerto Rico.
P890047/S027
12/23/08
PROVISC® Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices Alcon Research, Ltd.
Fort Worth, TX
76134
Use of electronic batch recording of Buffering/ Compounding, Fill Orders and Sterilization of Reactors/Vessels for the Alcon Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices.
P900009/S029
12/18/08
Exogen 4000+ Bone Healing System Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Memphis, TN
38116
Change in location of the distribution and storage facilities to a facility in Memphis, Tennessee.
P900061/S080
12/3/08
Epicardial Transvene Lead, Cable Header, Ace Header, Upsizing Sleeve for HV Lead DF-1, Upsizing Sleeve, and End Cap Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Use of a new model air sampler.
P900067/S005
12/9/08
ISPAN Sulfur Hexafluoride SF6 Gas Air Liquide Healthcare America Corporation
Plumsteadville, PA
18949
Change of Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas supplier.
P910001/S028
12/11/08
Angioplasty/Laser/Coronary Device Spectranetics Corporation
Colorado Springs, CO
80907
Change to an in-process manufacturing aid.
P910023/S193
12/4/08
Cadence Family of ICDs St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Alternate suppliers for various discrete components used on the low voltage and high voltage hybrid assembly of implantable devices.
P920015/S050
12/3/08
Transvenous, Steroid Eluting, Quadripolar, Fixation, Pace/Sense Ventricular Lead Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Use of a new model air sampler.
P930031/S026
12/16/08
Wallstent® Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change in the sterile load configuration and the sterilization load density of the cycle used by the devices.
P950024/S013
12/3/08
CapSure EPI Epicardial Steroid Eluting Pacing Lead Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Use of a new model air sampler.
P950037/S063
12/31/08
Cylos Protos, Axios, and Philos Family of Pulse Generators Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Change in the component supplier for the battery cathode.
P960013/S041
12/31/08
Tendril ST Lead St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Sylmar, CA
91342
Change to eliminate the plasma priming process.
P960028/S031
12/23/08
ReZoom Multifocal Acrylic Intraocular Lens Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
92705
Change in the sampling plan used for dimensional inspection of three-piece soft acrylic intraocular lenses.
P960040/S183
12/18/08
Prizm2/Vitality Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a second supplier for the desiccant material.
P960040/S184
12/18/08
CONFIENT, TELIGEN & VITALITY Family of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Additional component supplier.
P960040/S185
12/18/08
TELIGEN ICDs Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Additional supplier for low-voltage capacitors.
P970008/S041
12/9/08
Urologix Targix® System for the treatment of BPH Urologix, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
55447
Minor changes in the manufacturing of the diaphragm seal.
P970012/S046
12/11/08
Kappa 400 DR, Kappa 400 SR Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MI
55112
New spray wash equipment and modification of the barb fastener and pin/strap cleaning process.
P970012/S047
12/17/08
Kappa 400 DR IPG, Kappa 400 SR IPG Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Reduction in the sampling frequency of routine environmental monitoring in the Controlled Environment Are at Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Company in Juncos, Puerto Rico.
P970012/S048
12/24/08
Kappa 400 DR IPG, Kappa 400 SR IPG Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in manufacturing location of the chip resistors.
P970020/S053
12/4/08
Multi-Link RX Zeta® CSS Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Addition of an in-process visual inspection step to the catheter manufacturing process.
P970020/S054
12/10/08
Multi-Link Family of Coronary Stent Systems (CSS) Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Modification of the environmental monitoring action limits for viable air and surface testing in the manufacturing production areas.
P980016/S167
12/17/08
Marquis family of ICDs, Maximo Family of ICDs, Intrinsic Family of ICDs, EnTrust Family of ICDs, Virtuoso II DR, Virtuosi II VR, Onyx ICD, Virtuoso Family of ICDs, Maximo II IPG, Secura ICD Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Reduction in the sampling frequency of routine environmental monitoring in the Controlled Environment Are at Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Company in Juncos, Puerto Rico.
P980016/S169
12/24/08
Marquis DR/VR, Maximo DR/VR, Intrinsic, EnTrust, Virtuoso ICD Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in manufacturing location of the chip resistors.
P980022/S042
12/16/08
Paradigm Real-Time Insulin Pump Medtronic MiniMed
Northridge, CA
91325
Change in a vendor supplying a component for the device.
P980033/S015
12/16/08
Wallstent® Venous Endoprosthesis with Unistep™ Plus Delivery System Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Change in the sterile load configuration and the sterilization load density of the cycle used by the devices.
P980035/S120
12/11/08
Kappa 600/700, 650, 800/900; Sigma IPG Family Medtronic 350 Series;
EnPulse Family; Adapta, Versa, Sensia Family
Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MI
55112
New spray wash equipment and modification of the barb fastener and pin/strap cleaning process.
P980035/S122
12/17/08
EnPulse Family of IPGs, EnRhythm IPG, Sigma IPG/Medtronic 350 Series, Adapta/Versa/ Sensia Family of IPGs, Relia IPG, AT500 IPG, Kappa 600/700, 650, 800/900 Family of IPGs Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Reduction in the sampling frequency of routine environmental monitoring in the Controlled Environment Are at Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Company in Juncos, Puerto Rico.
P980035/S123
12/24/08
Kappa 600/700, 650 IPG, Kappa 800/900, EnPulse, EnRhythm, Adapta/Versa/ Sensia IPG Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in manufacturing location of the chip resistors.
P980035/S124
12/24/08
Kappa 600/700, 650 IPG; Kappa 800/900 IPG; EnPulse IPG; Adapla/Versa/ Sensia IPG;
Relia IPG
Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in the process flow for the manufacturing lean line for the devices.
P980040/S026
12/23/08
Sensar Soft Acrylic Intraocular Lense Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
92705
Change in the sampling plan used for dimensional inspection of three-piece soft acrylic intraocular lenses.
P980049/S043
12/10/08
Isoline 2CR, Isoline 2CT Steroid Eluting Pacing Leads ELA Medical, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
55441
Manufacturing site change for the steroid component of the device.
P980050/S038
12/3/08
SVC/CS Transvene Lead Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Use of a new model air sampler.
P990001/S047
12/24/08
C-Series, T-Series Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in manufacturing location of the chip resistors.
P990023/S006
12/23/08
CELLUGEL® Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices Alcon Research, Ltd.
Fort Worth, TX
76134
Use of electronic batch recording of Buffering/ Compounding, Fill Orders and Sterilization of Reactors/Vessels for the Alcon Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices.
P990080/S032
12/23/08
Tecnis Acrylic Intraocular Lense Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
92705
Change in the sampling plan used for dimensional inspection of three-piece soft acrylic intraocular lenses.
P000006/S013
12/22/08
Titan Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Coloplast Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
55411
Use of a new method for marking the Saline Filled Testicular Prosthesis and the Titan Inflatable Penile Prosthesis and for boring suture holes on the Titan Inflatable Penile Prosthesis.
P000007/S019
12/17/08
Edwards Prima Plus Stentless Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Additional supplier for sewing thread twisting.
P000007/S020
12/31/08
Edwards® Prima Plus Stentless Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of a supplier for porcine tissue.
P000012/S018
12/4/08
Roche Molecular Systems COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS AMPLICOR HCV Test Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
94588
Replacement of Tetrazole, an activator used in the automated DNA synthesis of RMS oligonucleotides used in the COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS AMPLICOR HCV Test with the activator, 4,5 Dicyanoimidazole (DCI).
P000012/S019
12/22/08
COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS AMPLICOR HCV Test Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
94588
Elimination of redundant functional testing for the final bulk materials prior to filling.
P000029/S052
12/12/08
Deflux® Injectable Gel Q-MED Scandinavia, Inc.
Princeton, NJ
08540
Backup supplier to include new in-house quality control testing for a raw material used in the Deflux® Injectable Gel manufacturing process.
P000036/S006
12/3/08
Dermagraft®, Human Fibroblast-Derived Dermal Substitute Advanced BioHealing
La Jolla, CA
92037
Changes to an acceptance test method for Dermagraft®.
P010012/S195
12/18/08
Contact Renewal Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a second supplier for the desiccant material.
P010012/S196
12/18/08
RENEWAL 3, LIVIAN & COGNIS Family of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Additional component supplier.
P010012/S197
12/18/08
COGNIS CRT-Ds Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Additional supplier for low-voltage capacitors.
P010012/S198
12/22/08
Contak Renewal RF Defibrillator Guidant Corporation
St. Paul, MN
55112
Addition of a component supplier for the inductors.
P010015/S056
12/3/08
Attain OTW/Bipolar OTW/CS Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Use of a new model air sampler.
P010015/S057
12/17/08
InSync III CRT-P, InSync CRT-P Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Reduction in the sampling frequency of routine environmental monitoring in the Controlled Environment Are at Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Company in Juncos, Puerto Rico.
P010031/S134
12/17/08
InSync Marquis Family of ICDs, InSync II Protect ICD, InSync CRT-D, InSync II Protect ICD, InSync Sentry Family of ICDs, InSync Maximo Family of ICDs, Concerto CRT-D, Maximo II CRT-D, Consulta CRT-D, Concerto II CRT-D Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Reduction in the sampling frequency of routine environmental monitoring in the Controlled Environment Are at Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Company in Juncos, Puerto Rico.
P010031/S136
12/24/08
InSync Sentry, InSync Maximo CRT-D,
InSync II Protect, InSync II Marquis, Concerto ICD
Medtronic, Inc.
Cardiac Rhythm Disease management
Mounds View, MN
55112
Change in manufacturing location of the chip resistors.
P010041/S018
12/17/08
Carpentier-Edwards Supraannual (S.A.V.) Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Additional supplier for sewing thread twisting.
P010041/S019
12/31/08
Carpentier-Edwards S.A.V. Bioprosthesis Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of a supplier for porcine tissue.
P020003/S006
12/22/08
Saline Filled Testicular Prosthesis Coloplast Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
55411
Use of a new method for marking the Saline Filled Testicular Prosthesis and the Titan Inflatable Penile Prosthesis and for boring suture holes on the Titan Inflatable Penile Prosthesis.
P020018/S030
12/19/08
Zenith Flex® AAA Endovascular Graft & Zenith® Renu™ AAA Ancillary Graft Cook Medical, Inc.
Bloomington, IN
47402
Addition of a contract manufacturer in the construction of subassembly components.
P020026/S058
12/8/08
CYPHER® Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent on RAPTOR™ Over-the-Wire Delivery System and RAPTORRAIL® Rapid Exchange Delivery System Cordis Corporation
Miami Lakes, FL
33014
Change in the lot release sampling plan for the measurement of stent retention force.
P020047/S013
12/4/08
Multi-Link Vision® RX Family of Coronary Stent Systems (CSS) Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Addition of an in-process visual inspection step to the catheter manufacturing process.
P020047/S014
12/10/08
Multi-Link Vision® Family of Coronary Stent Systems (CSS) Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Modification of the environmental monitoring action limits for viable air and surface testing in the manufacturing production areas.
P030006/S020
12/9/08
Prolieve Thermodilitation® System Boston Scientific Corporation
Marlborough, MA
01752
Addition of an adhesive in the manufacturing of the Rectal Temperature Monitor.
P030009/S029
12/15/08
Driver Coronary Stent Systems Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Removal of duplicate inspection at completion of an in-process work step.
P030009/S030
12/31/08
Driver Coronary Stent Systems Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Change of marker band manufacturing specifications.
P030022/S011
12/18/08
Reflection Ceramic Acetabular Hip System Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Memphis, TN
38116
Change in location of the distribution and storage facilities to a facility in Memphis, Tennessee.
P030025/S061
12/16/08
TAXUS® Express2™ and TAXUS® Express2™ Atom™ Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary stent System (Monorail® and Over-the-Wire) Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Alternate method for finished device packaging.
P030035/S049
12/4/08
Frontier/Frontier II Family of CRT-Ps St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Alternate suppliers for various discrete components used on the low voltage and high voltage hybrid assembly of implantable devices.
P030036/S010
12/3/08
Lead Assembly Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Use of a new model air sampler.
P030039/S012
12/4/08
Coseal Surgical Sealant Baxter Healthcare Corporation
McGaw Park, IL
60085
Reconfiguration of the existing approved Hayward facility to include a new manufacturing area.
P030054/S108
12/4/08
Epic HF/Atlas+ HF Family of CRT-Ds St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Alternate suppliers for various discrete components used on the low voltage and high voltage hybrid assembly of implantable devices.
P040012/S028
12/10/08
Acculink® Carotid Stent Systems Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Modification of the environmental monitoring action limits for viable air and surface testing in the manufacturing production areas.
P040014/S009
12/10/08
Therapy Cardiac Ablation Catheters St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of an alternative tube fusing process.
P040023/S013
12/19/08
Duraloc® Option Ceramic Hip System DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
46581
Change in the masking process of the grit blasting operation.
P040024/S030
12/23/08
Restylane® Injectable Gel Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
Scottsdale, AZ
85256
Replacement of a sensor on the assembly line.
P040024/S031
12/23/08
Restylane® Injectable Gel Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
Scottsdale, AZ
85256
Replacement of a semi-quantitative test method with a quantitative test method.
P040033/S009
12/18/08
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Memphis, TN
38116
Change in location of the distribution and storage facilities to a facility in Memphis, Tennessee.
P040042/S014
12/10/08
Therapy Dual 8 Ablation Catheters St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of an alternative tube fusing process.
P040043/S026
12/19/08
GORE® TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Flagstaff, AZ
86003
Change in the method of cooling the endoprosthesis.
P050028/S003
12/22/08
COBAS TaqMan HBV Test for Use With The High Pure System Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
94588
Elimination of redundant functional testing for the final bulk materials prior to filling.
P050037/S015
12/5/08
Radiesse® Injectable Implant BioForm Medical, Inc.
Franksville, WI
53126
Alternate oven for the loss on drying final testing of the device.
P050052/S016
12/5/08
Radiesse® Injectable Implant BioForm Medical, Inc.
Franksville, WI
53126
Alternate oven for the loss on drying final testing of the device.
P060008/S007
12/16/08
TAXUS™ Liberté® Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary stent System (Monorail® and Over-the-Wire) Boston Scientific Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
55311
Alternate method for finished device packaging.
P060019/S007
12/10/08
Therapy Cool Path Ablation Catheters St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Irvine, CA
92614
Addition of an alternative tube fusing process.
P060030/S001
12/4/08
Roche Molecular Systems COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan HCV Test Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
94588
Replacement of Tetrazole, an activator used in the automated DNA synthesis of RMS oligonucleotides used in the COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan HCV Test with the activator, 4,5 Dicyanoimidazole (DCI).
P060030/S002
12/22/08
COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan HCV Test Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
94588
Elimination of redundant functional testing for the final bulk materials prior to filling.
P060033/S020
12/4/08
Endeavor Sprint Zotarolimus-Eluting Rapid Exchange (RX) Coronary Stent System Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Alternative manufacturing site, Medtronic Mexico, for a subassembly component of the finished device.
P060033/S022
12/11/08
Endeavor Sprint Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Additional automation in the stent segment loading process.
P060033/S025
12/16/08
Endeavor Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System and Endeavor Sprint Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System Medtronic Vascular
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Equipment modification to the spray machine used to apply the drug coating layer to the devices.
P060039/S004
12/3/08
Attain Starfix Lead Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, MN
55112
Use of a new model air sampler.
P070008/S006
12/31/08
Stratos Family of Pulse Generators Biotronik, Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR
97035
Change in the component supplier for the battery cathode.
P070015/S007
12/4/08
Xience V™ TX Everolimus Eluting CSS Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Addition of an in-process visual inspection step to the catheter manufacturing process.
P070015/S008
12/15/08
XIENCE V™ Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Temecula, CA
92591
Additional process control step for the pre-sterile packaging process.

Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved
Originals: 2
Supplements: 77

Summary of PMA Originals Under Review
Total Under Review: 68
Total Active: 30
Total On Hold: 38
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 4

Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review
Total Under Review: 505
Total Active: 322
Total On Hold: 183
Number Greater Than 180 Days: 22

Summary of All PMA Submissions Received
Originals: 4
Supplements: 154

Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times
Number of Approvals: 77
Number of Denials: 0
Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 132.5
FDA Time: 88.2 Days MFR Time: 44.3 Days

Updated January 29, 2009

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