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PRONOVA ABSORABLE SUTURE, USP

FDA premarket approval N16374/S036 · decided 1999-06-24

Approval details

PMA number
N16374
Supplement
S036
Supplement type
Normal 180 Day Track
Supplement reason
Change Design/Components/Specifications/Material
Trade name
PRONOVA ABSORABLE SUTURE, USP
Generic name
Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polyethylene
Applicant
ETHICON, Inc.
Date received
1998-12-21
Decision date
1999-06-24
Days to decision
185 days
Decision code
APPR
Product code
GAT
Advisory committee
General, Plastic Surgery
Expedited review
No
Location
Somerville, NJ
Statement
Approval for the PRONOVA Non-absorbable Suture manufactured from poly (vinylidene fluoride) and poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene). The device, as modified, will be marketed under the trade name PRONOVA and is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.

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