Argentina Bans Stolen Vascular Stents Over Unknown Safety Status

Argentina's ANMAT prohibited the use, sale, and distribution of three stolen Gore VIABAHN VBX vascular endoprostheses after they left the manufacturer's control, leaving their sterility and integrity unverified. The ban targets e-commerce listings and aims to prevent patient harm from compromised medical devices. This is a regulatory safety action with limited market impact.

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