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Asthmatx, Inc. Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty

Photo of Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty SystemThis is a brief overview of information related to FDA’s approval to market this product. See the links below to the Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data (SSED) and product labeling for more complete information on this product, its indications for use, and the basis for FDA’s approval.

Product Name: Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System
PMA Applicant: Asthmatx, Inc.
Address: 888 Ross Drive, Suite 100 Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Approval Date: April 27, 2010
Approval Letter: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf8/P080032a.pdf

What is it?
The Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System is composed of a catheter with an electrode that delivers radiofrequency energy (a form of electromagnetic energy) directly to the airways of the lungs. A controller unit generates and controls the energy. read more

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Esteem Implantable Hearing System

photo of Esteem® Implantable Hearing System- P09018

This is a brief overview of information related to FDA’s approval to market this product. See the links below to the Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data (SSED) and product labeling for more complete information on this product, its indications for use, and the basis for FDA’s approval.

Product Name: Esteem®
PMA Applicant: Envoy Medical Corporation
Address: 5000 Township Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55110
Approval Date: March 17, 2010
Approval Letter: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/ cdrh_docs/pdf9/P090018a.pdf

What is it?
The Esteem® is the first totally implantable hearing system used to treat moderate to severe hearing loss caused by a defective inner ear function. The Esteem® system includes three implantable components (Sound Processor, Sensor, and Driver), and external testing and programming instruments. read more