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IFU upgrade of the MitraClip System, Abbott Vascular

Product group Non-active implants
Reference 05617/11

Abbott Vascular informs his customers about an IFU upgrade of the MitraClip System. In two recent incidents a large part of a wire (“gripperline”) remained inside the patient. It belongs to the delivery catheter. The field safety notice contains additional procedural steps intended to avoid this problem. Furthermore, Abbott gives information regarding user trainings.

(IFU = instructions for use)

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