FDA Approves Only Surgical Pulmonary Valve Fit for Growing Kids

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FDA approves Autus size-adjustable heart valve for children with congenital defects

The FDA has approved Edwards Lifesciences' Autus Size-Adjustable Valve, the first surgical pulmonary valve designed to expand as pediatric patients grow. The device could significantly reduce the need for multiple open-heart surgeries in children born with certain heart defects.

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FDA approves Autus size-adjustable heart valve for children with congenital defects

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A heart valve that grows up with the patient wins FDA approval

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FDA Approves Only Surgical Pulmonary Valve Fit for Growing Kids

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FDA approves Autus size-adjustable heart valve for children with congenital defects

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FDA approves artificial heart valve for kids that grows as they do - Engadget

A heart valve that grows up with the patient wins FDA approval

Edwards Lifesciences Receives FDA Approval for AUTUS Valve, the First Surgical Pulmonary Valve for Pediatric Patients

FDA Approves Only Surgical Pulmonary Valve Fit for Growing Kids

Part of story

FDA approves Autus size-adjustable heart valve for children with congenital defects

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FDA approves artificial heart valve for kids that grows as they do - Engadget

A heart valve that grows up with the patient wins FDA approval

Edwards Lifesciences Receives FDA Approval for AUTUS Valve, the First Surgical Pulmonary Valve for Pediatric Patients