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FDA Approves Ustekinumab for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

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5 September 2026

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opportunities

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Medtech

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United States

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Read at gastroendonews.com

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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FDA has approved ustekinumab as a treatment for pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis, expanding therapeutic options for this patient group in the United States.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

This approval opens a clear market access path in pediatric ulcerative colitis treatment for medtech founders focused on biologics. You should start aligning clinical strategies and payer discussions to capture newly legitimised demand.

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1 source · 5 Sep 2026

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