Tag: Food & Drug Administration
FDA: Senza Device Relieves Spinal Pain Without Paresthesia
Implanted device treats chronic back pain
FDA Petitioned to Stop Sales of Essure Implant
Reported complications include back and pelvic pain, dislodged coils, heavy prolonged menstrual periods
FDA Approves Raplixa to Help Control Surgical Bleeding
Spray-dried fibrin sealant promotes clotting when other methods are 'ineffective or impractical'
FDA Approves First Generic Abilify
For treatment of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
FDA Approves Kybella for Reducing Submental Fat
Use for fat outside submental area not approved, not recommended
FDA: Counterfeit Botox Found in the United States
Agency recommends physicians closely examine Botox packaging
FDA Approves Corlanor for Chronic Heart Failure
Works by decreasing heart rate; first approved product in this drug class
FDA: Generic Copaxone Approved for Multiple Sclerosis
FDA reviewed additional information to ensure generic is as safe and effective as brand-name drug
FDA Approves New Test That Helps Diagnose Gastroparesis
Test is less invasive and can be administered in the physician's office
FDA Approves New Miniature Blood Pump System
Maintains circulation during high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention procedures