Nov 4th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
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WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--A panel of medical experts on Wednesday recommended against U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Zimmer Holdings Inc.'s (ZMH) back-support device amid concerns the company didn't have adequate safety and effectiveness information.
A panel of medical experts voted five to one to recommend the FDA not approve Zimmer's Dynesys spine system for patients as a standalone treatment. One panel member abstained from voting. The FDA doesn't ...
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UPDATE 1-US FDA aims to fight avoidable harm from medicines
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