Complications Related to the use of Bone Cement in Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

Oct 30, 2002

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration has posted a new Web notification, "Complications Related to the Use of Bone Cement in Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty Procedures," at:

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/bonecement.html

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