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FDA approves new device for prevention of recurrent strokes in certain patients

October 28, 2016 Edward Melia

The FDA approved the Armplatzer PFO Occluder Device, this device helps reduce the risk of stroke in patients who previously had a stroke. The FDA concluded that the device demonstrated a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness.  The device is manufactured by St. Jude Medical Inc. in Plymouth, Minnesota. To learn more about the device click here. 

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