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Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee

Agenda:
The committee will hear a presentation on FDA's Critical Path Initiative and a presentation by the Office of Surveillance and Biometrics in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health outlining their responsibility for the review of postmarket study design. The committee will also discuss and make recommendations regarding general issues for pulse oximeters. The issues include the equivalence of reflectance sensor technology to transmissive sensor technology; validation recommendations for neonatal intended use; and over-the-counter (OTC) use of pulse oximeters.

Background material and meeting information will become available no later than one business day before the meeting (Simply select the appropriate committee link).

Procedure:
Interested persons may present data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee. Written submissions may be made to the contact person by May 3, 2005. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled between approximately 30 minutes at the beginning of committee deliberations and for approximately 30 minutes near the end of the deliberations. Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. Those desiring to make formal oral presentations should notify the contact person before May 3, 2005, and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time requested to make their presentation. Persons attending FDA's advisory committee meetings are advised that the agency is not responsible for providing access to electrical outlets.

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Contact Person:
Neel Patel, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ-480) , Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-443-8611, ext. 3.

Advisory Committee Telephone Information Line:
Please call the Information Line for up-to-date information on this meeting, 1-800-741-8138 (301-443-0572 in the Washington, DC area), code 3014512624.