Abbott Announces Launch of Next-Generation Embolic Protect... (. In addition to demonstrating continued...)

Abbott Announces Launch of Next-Generation Embolic Protection System

Date:6/12/2009

. In addition to demonstrating continued improvements in outcomes for carotid stent procedures, the PROTECT study data showed a low 1.8 percent composite rate of All Stroke and Death at 30 days in 220 patients. This rate is well within American Heart Association (AHA) 30-day All Stroke and Death rate guidelines for carotid endarterectomy of 6 percent for symptomatic and 3 percent for asymptomatic patients with carotid artery disease. The PROTECT study results were presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference in Washington, D.C., in October 2008.

"As a member of the PROTECT multispecialty Executive Committee, I have been impressed with the continuing downward trend in stroke rates with protected carotid stenting for patients at high risk for carotid endarterectomy from the earliest clinical trials with first-generation devices 10 years ago," said Jon S. Matsumura, M.D., professor of surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. "These results are related to several factors, including process of care improvements that skilled physicians are developing, and to the continuing improvements in device technology. Abbott's PROTECT study represents state-of-the-art skills and technology for carotid artery stenting."

"Abbott is the worldwide market leader in carotid artery stenting. Since the first carotid stent approval in 1999, more than 100,000 patients have been treated with Abbott's carotid stents and embolic protection systems throughout the world," said Charles Simonton, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, divisional vice president, Medical Affairs, and chief medical officer, Abbott Vascular. "The innovative Emboshield NAV6 is an important addition to our portfolio of solutions for treating carotid artery disease, which is a leading cause of stroke."

Abbott has developed a broad portfolio of technologies to help physicians provide better treatment for their patients with peri
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