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| Trade Name | PORT-A-CATH II LOW PROFILE EPIDURAL IMPLANTABLE ACCESS SYSTEM |
| Classification Name | catheter, percutaneous, long term, intraspinal |
| Generic Name | epidural implantable access system |
| Applicant | SMITHS MEDICAL MD, INC. |
| PMA Number | P900052 |
| Supplement Number | S018 |
| Date Received | 04/22/2013 |
| Decision Date | 05/13/2013 |
| Product Code | |
| Advisory Committee |
General Hospital |
| Supplement Type | 30-day notice |
| Supplement Reason | process change: manufacturing |
| Expedited Review Granted? | No |
| Combination Product |
No
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Approval Order Statement Change in the synthesis of polytetrafluoro-ethylene (ptfe), a substance used in the manufacturing of the coating system for the guidewire contained in the port-a-cath ii low profile epidural implantable access system. This change in the synthesis of ptfe is required to conform to u. S. Environmental agency 2010/2015 pfoa stewardship program related to the use of perfluorooctanoic acid (pfoa). |