Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) and Nycomed announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of TachoSil (Absorbable Fibrin Sealant Patch) for use as an adjunct to hemostasis in cardiovascular surgery. TachoSil is the first and only adjunctive hemostatic agent available in the U.S. that combines a collagen patch with a coating of human coagulation factors. This ready-to-use patch can be applied directly to the bleeding area either dry or wet...
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