Unapproved Heart Device Used In Patients
A medical device known as 'Cardioband' was used on patients with mitral valve regurgitation despite never undergoing animal testing. The device was reportedly used in minimally invasive procedures as an alternative to open-heart surgery.
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“Dieses 'Cardioband', um das es geht, das weiß man heute, das war nie in Tierversuchen getestet worden. Es hätte an Patienten nie angewendet werden dürfen und es hat auch nie eine Zulassung bekommen.”
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