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FDA expands use of J&J's Impella heart pumps to pediatric patients ❤️🩺 The FDA has expanded its premarket approvals for Johnson & Johnson's Impella heart pumps, developed by Abiomed, to include certain pediatric patients. The approval covers the catheter-based Impella 5.5 and CP pumps for children weighing at least 30 kilograms and 52 kilograms, respectively. This expansion allows the use of these miniaturized heart pumps for pediatric patients suffering from acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock, offering a potential lifeline for children facing severe heart conditions. Great to see these heart pumps being extended to help kids with serious heart conditions! Link in the comments for the full story. 🌐

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