Guidant Corp. - FDA 510(k) Cleared Devices

Guidant Corp. is a medical device manufacturer specializing in cardiovascular devices and surgical products. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company designs and manufactures artificial cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, stents, and related cardiovascular medical products.

Guidant received 56 FDA 510(k) clearances from 71 total submissions between 1997 and 2006. The company's regulatory portfolio is dominated by cardiovascular devices, including guide wires, embolic protection systems, stents, and hemostasis valves. The company also cleared devices in general and plastic surgery applications.

Guidant is now part of Boston Scientific and Abbott Labs following corporate acquisitions. This historical record reflects the company's significant contributions to interventional cardiology and vascular surgery device development. The regulatory clearances span specialized technologies including vessel harvesting systems, ablation probes, and advanced stent platforms.

Explore the complete list of device names, product codes, and clearance dates in the database to review Guidant's full FDA 510(k) submission history.