Recent Developments in Drug-Coated Balloons – Part 3
Recent FDA Approvals for Drug-eluting Balloons In November 2019, the FDA cleared the Medtronic In.Pact AV DCB for the treatment of failing AV access in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing dialysis. Over time, vessel restenosis limits the ability to use AV fistulae effectively. In order to restore function, patients often undergo one to three maintenance procedures per year, which can result in significant disruptions to critical hemodialysis care [...]

