Genentech Cathflo Activase Approved With 30-Minute Dwell Time
This article was originally published in Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly
Executive Summary
Genentech’s Cathflo Activase (alteplase) was approved Sept. 4 with a 30-minute dwell time for clearing blocked catheters and ports.
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