India Approves Supernova Stent Retriever for Market, Paving Way for Faster Stroke Care

In a move that paves the way for faster and more affordable care for millions of stroke patients in India, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has given approval to market the Supernova stent retriever — which can clear blood clots from blocked arteries and restore blood flow within 24 hours. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),Delhi, successfully conducted a trial of the stent, and preparations are ongoing for its manufacturing in India. Currently, an imported version is available across major cities. The first ‘Made in India’ stents will become available in February, said Dr Shailesh B Gaikwad, Professor and Head of the Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology at AIIMS.