U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION APPROVES NEW MEDICAL DEVICES TO TREAT CLOGGED NECK ARTERIES

Cordis Endovascular, a division of Cordis, Sept. 26 announced it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its PRECISE Nitinol Stent and ANGIOGUARD Emboli Capture Guidewire to treat clogged neck arteries, known as carotid artery disease.

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