FDA Approved Medical Device for Esophageal Birth Defect

The esophagus is a tube that usually carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal atresia is a digestive system disorder in babies. Esophageal atresia is a congenital defect where the esophagus is not developed properly. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently authorized a first medical device "Flourish Pediatric Esophageal Atresia Anastomosis" to treat esophageal birth defect in babies.

FDA approves new medical device to treat esophageal birth defect
- Esophageal atresia is a congenital defect where the esophagus does not develop properly
- FDA approves first medical device

FDA Authorizes First Medical Device for Esophageal Birth Defect in Babies

Esophageal atresia is a congenital defect. The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has authorized the first medical device for its treatment. Read More

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