From the Boston Globe Business Team
FDA approves Boston Scientific pacemakers
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May 8, 2008 09:12 AM
Natick medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. today announced the Food and Drug Administration's approval of a new family of advanced pacemakers called Altrua.
The announcement comes a day after Boston Scientific said that the product line was approved by European regulators.
The company said that this is the first Boston Scientific-branded pacemaker to treat bradycardia, a condition in which the heart beats too slowly.
In addition, Altrua pacemakers deliver enhanced therapies while maintaining a small size and battery longevity, Boston Scientific said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)
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