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Abbott catheters approved for angioplasty use

Posted January 30, 2011 10:00 pm

PRNewswire

North Chicago-based Abbott Laboratories today announced it has received regulatory clearance in the United States and approval in Japan for its TREK@ and MINI-TREKT Coronary Dilatation Catheters for the treatment of coronary artery disease.

The TREK system is used in angioplasty procedures and is designed to enable interventional cardiologists to open patients' narrowed coronary arteries. The TREK system received CE Mark and was launched in Europe in May 2010.

"The TREK system is another example of Abbott delivering innovative technologies from its broad vascular pipeline," said Robert Hance, senior vice president, vascular, Abbott. "Abbott is focused on building its leadership in balloon dilatation catheters, and we believe the advanced design of the TREK balloon dilatation catheter will meet physicians' needs and has the potential to improve patient outcomes. With today's announcement, TREK is now available in all major markets and further enhances the comprehensive portfolio of tools that we offer to physicians to treat their patients with coronary artery disease."

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