CDSCO issues medical device alert for Abbott MitraClip Device
Suspecting the risk of potential clip lock malfunctions with MitraClip Clip Delivery Systems manufactured by Abbott, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued a Medical Device Alert for MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System and MitraClip NTR/XTR Clip Delivery System which are used as heart valve repair device, intended to treat mitral regurgitation.
This medical device alert follows the release of a medical device safety notice by Abbott subsidiary St. Jude Medical India, which said that the company had noticed an increase in complaints concerning clip locking issues with the MitraClipTM Delivery System.
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CDSCO Issues Medical Device Alert For Abbott MitraClip Device
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