Coronary stent safety to be reviewed in India following quality concerns in Sri Lanka

India’s Cabinet Secretariat has reportedly asked the Health Ministry to examine coronary stent safety concerns following reports of quality-related withdrawals in Sri Lanka. The reported risks include stent dislodgement, thrombosis and improper expansion, potentially causing serious risks to patients undergoing coronary interventions. The review may lead to closer scrutiny of stent safety, traceability and post-market surveillance in India.

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