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| Trade Name | CLOSER / CLOSER S 6 FRENCH SMC SYSTEMS |
| Classification Name | device, hemostasis, vascular |
| Generic Name | vascular hemostasis device |
| Applicant | ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. |
| PMA Number | P960043 |
| Supplement Number | S031 |
| Date Received | 01/29/2001 |
| Decision Date | 11/20/2001 |
| Product Code | |
| Advisory Committee |
Cardiovascular |
| Supplement Type | normal 180 day track |
| Supplement Reason | labeling change - indications |
| Expedited Review Granted? | No |
| Combination Product |
No
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Approval Order Statement Approval for the closer 6 fr. Systems during interventional catheterization (expanded indications for use) requiring 7 to 8 fr. Sheaths. The closer and the closer s 6 fr. Smc systems are modified, as indicated for the percutaneous delivery of suture for closing the common femoral artery access site of patients who have undergone diagnostic or interventional catheterization procedures using 5 to 8 fr. Sheaths. The closer and the closer s 6 fr. Smc systems reduced the times to hemostasis, ambulation (10 feet) and discharge in patients who have undergone diagnostic or interventional catheterization procedures without complicating clinical conditions (refer to precautions, special patient populations). |