Implanted cardiac device testing is scant, study finds

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 19:14 in Health & Medicine

FDA approval of devices such as pacemakers and stents is often based on data from just one trial, researchers say. That doesn't mean cardiovascular devices are universally unsafe, they point out. Millions of Americans receive implanted cardiovascular devices such as pacemakers and stents, but many of the devices are not subjected to rigorous safety and effectiveness research before being approved for use, according...

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