FDA adds pediatric ventricular assist devices to shortage list, removes intra-aortic balloons

FDA adds pediatric ventricular assist devices to shortage list, removes intra-aortic balloons

The FDA has placed pediatric ventricular assist bypass devices on its medical device shortage list. The agency warned that reduced availability could alter the way clinicians manage children who need mechanical circulatory support. More: There’s a shortage of live-saving VADs for kids — and tariffs might make it worse At the same time, the agency… The post FDA adds pediatric ventricular assist devices to shortage list, removes intra-aortic ballo…