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| Device | PERCLOSE AT 6 FRENCH SUTURE MEDIATED CLOSER (SMC) SYSTEM |
| Generic Name | Device, hemostasis, vascular |
| Applicant | Abbott Vascular, Inc. 400 Saginaw Dr. Redwood, CA 94063 |
| PMA Number | P960043 |
| Supplement Number | S049 |
| Date Received | 10/27/2003 |
| Decision Date | 11/25/2003 |
| Product Code |
MGB |
| Advisory Committee |
Cardiovascular |
| Supplement Type | Special (Immediate Track) |
| Supplement Reason | Labeling Change - Indications/instructions/shelf life/tradename |
| Expedited Review Granted? | No |
| Combination Product | No |
| Predetermined Change Control Plan Authorized | No |
Approval Order Statement APPROVAL FOR CHANGES TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. THESE CHANGES STRENGTHEN THE PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE DEVICE AND ADD A PRECAUTION TO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE OR TORQUE TO ADVANCE THE DEVICE, STATING THAT SUCH ACTIONS MAY RESULT IN: "IGNIFICANT ARTERIAL DAMAGE AND/OR BREAKAGE OF THE DEVICE, WHICH MAY NECESSITATE SURGICAL REMOVAL OF THE DEVICE AND ARTERIAL REPAIR." IN ADDITION TO THESE LABELING CHANGES, YOU HAVE ALSO INDICATED THAT THE PHYSICIAN TRAINING PROTOCOL HAS BEEN REVISED TO FURTHER ADDRESS THIS CONCERN. |