Medtronic Recall Raises Red Flag For Drug-Coated Balloons Below The Knee

Drug-coated balloons have emerged as one of the next major product segments within interventional cardiology, particularly for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. But a recent recall from Medtronic based on clinical trial data could temper enthusiasm for using the technology below the knee in patients with critical limb ischemia.

Drug-coated balloons have been gaining momentum over the past few years, emerging as one of the next major product segments within interventional cardiology, particularly for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. However, the product segment appears to have hit its first major bump in the road. In November, Medtronic PLC notified clinicians that it was recalling and discontinuing sales of its In.Pact Amphirion DCB for below-the-knee revascularization in patients with critical limb ischemia. The recall is based on forthcoming data from the company’s IN.PACT DEEP clinical study.

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