4 results

• FDA Finds No Risk of Death Linked to Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons and Stents

  July 12, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  The FDA has reversed its opinion on paclitaxel-coated balloons and stents, saying they no longer believe the implants increase the risk of death for patients.

• Risk of Peripheral Neuropathy From Abraxane, Eloxatin, Increased By Certain Risk Factors: Study

  February 16, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study appears to identify factors which increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy linked to the use of some cancer drugs.

• Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons And Stents May Increase Risk Of Death, But Clinical Trials Can Continue: FDA

  August 8, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is calling for clinical trials to continue, with some precautions, into potential mortality risks linked to balloons and stents coated with paclitaxel.

• Taxotere Side Effects Investigated In France After Five Deaths

  March 17, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  French officials are conducting a safety review of Taxotere following at least five deaths linked to the drug since last summer.