Cobalt-Chrome Stents Receive FDA Approval - News Item

Sep 3 2003

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Giudant Corp. have received FDA approval for the first cobalt chrome stent for use in treating coronary problems such as blockages. The new stents are marketed under the name Multi-Link Vision.

The use of cobalt chrome has allowed the diameter of the stent to be reduced to 3 and 4mm and the overall lengths of the stents vary from 8 to 28 mm.

The stents received approval after a 6 month clinical trial which resulted in a target lesion revascularisation rate of just 1.9%, or the requirement for a repeat procedure at the site of the original site during the follow up period.

 

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