Is fibroid embolization an FDA-approved procedure?
The FDA does not regulate the practice of medicine, but it does approve devices and medications. All devices, equipment and medications used for fibroid embolization are approved by the FDA for use in people. Many women wonder about the safety of leaving plastic particles in the body. It is reassuring to know that the particles most commonly used in UFE have been available with FDA approval for over 20 years. During that time, they have been used in thousands of patients without long-term complications.
