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| Device | VNS THERAPY PERENNIAFLEX |
| Generic Name | Stimulator, autonomic nerve, implanted for epilepsy |
| Applicant | LivaNova USA, Inc. 100 Cyberonics Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 |
| PMA Number | P970003 |
| Supplement Number | S100 |
| Date Received | 07/24/2008 |
| Decision Date | 12/19/2008 |
| Product Code |
LYJ |
| Advisory Committee |
Neurology |
| Supplement Type | Real-Time Process |
| Supplement Reason | Change Design/Components/Specifications/Material |
| Expedited Review Granted? | No |
| Combination Product | No |
| Predetermined Change Control Plan Authorized | No |
Approval Order Statement APPROVAL FOR THE FOLLOWING MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE APPROVEDMODEL 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 IMPROVEFATIGUE RESISTANCE;2) CHANGING THE INSULATING MATERIAL TO ONE THAT IS SIMILAR, BUT WITH IMPROVED FATIGUE ANDABRASION RESISTANCE;3) ADDING A CONTROLLED FILLET TO THE ELECTRODE BIFURCATION TO IMPROVE FATIGUE RESISTANCE, AND4) ADDING AN INTERMEDIATE ELECTRODE SIZE (2.5 MM) THAT ALSO OFFERS NERVE COVERAGE >360 DEGREES. |
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