What is the first FDA-approved cardiac stent specifically designed to grow and expand with infants and young children?
The Minima Stent System. In August 2024, FDA granted approval for the expandable metal (cobalt-chromium) mesh stent for use in neonates, infants, and children, marking the first-ever stent tailored for pediatric use that can expand as the child grows. Source: www.fda.gov
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