Abbott Buys CSI To Add Peripheral And Coronary Atherectomy Technologies
Executive Summary
CSI markets minimally invasive devices to remove vascular plaques and has a full pipeline of complementary vascular intervention technologies. Abbott expects CSI’s products to complement its existing coronary intervention business and expand its presence in the peripheral market.
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