FDA nods Boston Scientific's paclitaxel-coated Ranger balloon for peripheral artery disease
Boston Scientific has received the FDA approval for its Ranger paclitaxel-coated balloon, designed to restrict a patient's systemic exposure to the chemotherapy used to reduce the closure of reopened arteries.
The slim-profile balloon comprises of a lower overall dose of the embedded drug, and proprietary coating that transfers the compound into adjoining tissue to obstruct its spread via the body.
The Ranger previously secured a CE Mark in 2014; Boston Scientific announced its plans to start the U.S. rollout of the device immediately. The agency approved the balloon d...