The FDA’s Circulatory System Devices Panel yesterday gave a vote of confidence to Boston Scientific’s Watchman left atrial appendage closure device for the prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation patients. By a large majority the panel agreed that the device was effective, that it was safe, and that the benefits outweighed the risks. In each case the…
FDA Panel Gives Support To Novel Stroke Prevention Device From Boston Scientific
December 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
FDA Reviewers Raise Questions About Sapien Heart Valve System
June 11, 2012 by 1 Comment
FDA reviewers have raised a number of questions about the safety and efficacy of the Sapien heart valve system. The review was published online ahead of Wednesday’s meeting of the Circulatory System Devices Panel meeting to evaluate the Sapien system for use in patients eligible but at high risk for aortic valve surgery. The Sapien system…
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