Boston Scientific Recalls Devices for Arteries
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From Associated Press
Boston Scientific Corp. said it was recalling 40,000 devices used to treat blocked coronary arteries, saying it had received eight complaints that the end of the device became detached as it was removed from the patient, requiring more surgery in three cases.
The recall affects all Flextome cutting angioplasty balloon devices that the Food and Drug Administration approved in September.
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