Stem Cell and Exosome Products: FDA Information
General information only. These products are not FDA-approved to treat arthritis, tendon injuries or other orthopedic or pain conditions.
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What the FDA Says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any exosome product, and no stem cell product is FDA-approved to treat arthritis, tendon injuries or other orthopedic or pain conditions; the few approved stem cell and other cell-based products are for specific serious diseases, such as certain blood and immune disorders. The FDA has warned the public about clinics that market unapproved stem cell and exosome products, and it has received reports of serious harm, such as infections, after their use.
This page is general information. It is not a recommendation of these products for any condition. If you have questions about them, or about established treatment options for joint or tendon pain, please ask your physician.
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