QUOTED. June 20, 2018. Hugh Cassiere.
Executive Summary
BTG ran into some serious scrutiny of its Elevair coil system for emphysema from an FDA advisory committee, which wasn't convinced the device offered a benefit that's worth the its risks. Check how physician and panel member Hugh Cassiere summarized the group's findings here.
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