WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) has received FDA
approval for the AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon, which is indicated to treat coronary
in-stent restenosis in patients with coronary artery disease. The company noted
that it is the first coronary drug-coated balloon in U.S. and provides safe,
effective alternative to treat coronary in-stent restenosis and reduce risk of
reoccurrence.

The company said AGENT DCB is available in Europe, parts of Asia Pacific and
Latin America for the treatment of patients with ISR and previously untreated
small vessel coronary disease. Boston Scientific plans to launch it in the U.S.
in the coming months.

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