Here are the six latest medical devices or drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Yosprala, a pill that combines aspirin with the gastrointestinal drug omeprazole to prevent stomach ulcers in patients who take aspirin daily.
- The IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated balloon can now be used as a treatment for in-stent restenosis in patients with peripheral artery disease.
- The VisuMax Femtosecond Laser is used in a surgical procedure to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness in patients.
- Cuvitru is intended to treat patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases.
- The Obalon Balloon System is a nonsurgical weight loss device for patients who failed to lose weight through diet and exercise.
- Lidocaine ointment reduces itching and pain associated with skin conditions like scrapes, minor burns or eczema.
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