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Titanium Rib Approved by FDA

Thursday January 20, 2005
The Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR), has become the first new spine deformity treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 40 years. The device has saved the lives of 300 infants and children who otherwise would have died from respiratory problems.   Full Story>>
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