FDA approves wearable defibrillator for children at risk for sudden cardiac arrest

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Title: FDA approves wearable defibrillator for children at risk for sudden cardiac arrest

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FDA approves wearable defibrillator for children at risk for sudden cardiac arrest

12/17/2015 01:37 PM EST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator. The LifeVest is approved for certain children who are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, but are not candidates for an implantable defibrillator due to certain medical conditions or lack of parental consent.

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