FDA approves Symvess, a new bioengineered blood vessel to prevent limb loss in arterial injuries.

The FDA has approved Symvess, a new bioengineered blood vessel designed for urgent cases of arterial injury to prevent limb loss. Developed by Humacyte Global, this vessel is made from human extracellular matrix proteins and has shown effectiveness in a study with 54 patients. Compared to synthetic grafts, Symvess offers better resistance to infection and may reduce the need for amputations in severe vascular injuries.

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