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Five-Year Study Demonstrates PASVÂ® Valve Technology in Boston Scientific’s PICC Catheters Significantly Reduced Rates of Both Occlusion and Infection

January 24, 2006 Categories: Uncategorized Posted by admin

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced the results of a five-year retrospective study on Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) with Pressure Activated Safety Valve (PASV®) Technology, indicating a significant reduction in rates of both occlusion (closure) and infection. The study, conducted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, TN was presented at the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Annual Conference in Savannah, GA.

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