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Abbott grows cardiac portfolio with Amplatzer approval for valve leaks

Source: MedTech Dive • Published: 29 Oct 2026, 13:36

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from MedTech Dive.

FDA cleared a transcatheter device to close leaks around surgical replacement valves.

Abbott grows cardiac portfolio with Amplatzer approval for valve leaks
Key Takeaways
  • The device is delivered via catheter through a leg artery or vein.
  • A 200-patient PARADIGM trial reported supportive effectiveness data.
  • Clinical evidence is from a single-arm study, so causation remains unproven.
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