6 latest FDA approvals

Here are the six latest medical devices or drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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  1. Yosprala, a pill that combines aspirin with the gastrointestinal drug omeprazole to prevent stomach ulcers in patients who take aspirin daily.
  2. The IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated balloon can now be used as a treatment for in-stent restenosis in patients with peripheral artery disease.
  3. The VisuMax Femtosecond Laser is used in a surgical procedure to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness in patients.
  4. Cuvitru is intended to treat patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases.
  5. The Obalon Balloon System is a nonsurgical weight loss device for patients who failed to lose weight through diet and exercise.
  6. Lidocaine ointment reduces itching and pain associated with skin conditions like scrapes, minor burns or eczema.

 

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