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Cordis wins FDA approval for sirolimus-eluting balloon

Published

22 September 2026

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opportunities

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Medtech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Cordis has received FDA approval for its sirolimus-eluting balloon, providing a new option for physicians alongside uncoated balloons and Boston Scientific’s paclitaxel-coated device.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech, and 3 sources have reported it between 22 Sep 2026 and 28 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

FDA approval for a new sirolimus-eluting balloon opens a market entry point for medical device founders focused on vascular interventions; you can now position your innovation against established drug-coated balloons.

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3 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 28 Sep 2026

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