Abbott Stays Ahead Of Edwards In Transcatheter Mitral Valve Race With Tendyne CE Mark
Executive Summary
Tendyne is indicated for the treatment of significant mitral regurgitation in patients who are not candidates for surgery. It complements Abbott’s MitraClip mitral valve repair device and is an important part of the company’s strategy to be the leading structural heart device company.
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