Ear-Tube Insertion Moves To Physician Offices With Breakthrough Device
Executive Summary
A device newly approved by the US FDA will allow physicians to insert ear tubes to treat recurrent ear infections in the office, eliminating the risks of general anesthesia. The Tubes Under Local Anesthesia (Tula) System was reviewed via the agency’s breakthrough device pathway.
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