Boston Scientific Nixes Bioresorbable Stent Program

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Boston Scientific decides it’s too risky and that there are “bigger” problems to deal with.

Boston Scientific to end Renuvia bioresorbable coronary stent program

Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) is looking to terminate its Renuvia bioresorbable coronary stent program, according to a Minneapolis Star Tribune report.

The move comes after new clinical studies of Abbott‘s (NYSE:ABT) Absorb bioresorbable stent indicated that use of the device resulted in a higher risk of serious adverse events compared to metal stents.

Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific said that while the bioabsorbable plastic stents do “show promise”, the company will be focusing on different areas of development.

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