FDA approves first subcutaneous cardiac defibrillator
On Sept. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first subcutaneously inserted cardiac defibrillator: Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator (S-ICD) System. Read more.
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