Pediatric Scoliosis Device Nabs HDE Approval
Executive Summary
The US FDA has approved Zimmer Biomet’s Tether device, which is the first device of its type cleared to treat children with a form of spinal curvature. It's also the first pediatric spinal device to net Humanitarian Device Exemption approval from the agency in 15 years, the company says.
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