Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) landed FDA approval for a new testosterone-boosting product.
The company’s AndroGel 1.62% is treatment for male low testosterone levels, also know as hypogonadism, which affects nearly 14 million men in the United States, according to the company.
"Low testosterone is a real concern for many men, and it is important that men exhibiting signs and symptoms talk to their doctor about appropriate testing and treatment," Dr. Natan Bar-Chama of New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital said in prepared remarks.
Abbott said the new colorless, odorless gel is an updated version of its AndroGel 1%, which requires more gel for the same treatment.
The company expects the new AndroGel to be available on the U.S. market before the end of May.
Here’s a roundup of companies announcing clearances and approvals from the Food & Drug Administration and foreign regulatory agencies. Check out MassDevice’s compilation of the latest regulatory news for additional clearances and approvals.
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Read more - Maquet Cardiovascular wins 510(k) clearance for Cardiohelp
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Read more - Quest Diagnostics wins CE Mark approval for Epstein Barr and BK Viruse test
Quest Diagnostics Inc. (NYSE:DGX) announced that two new Simplexa-branded molecular test kits developed by its Focus Diagnostics business were granted CE Mark approval. The test kits are designed to enable hospital labs to perform advanced molecular testing for Epstein-Barr (EBV) and BK viruses.
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