The electrophysiology business Abbott (NYSE:ABT) built around its $250 million acquisition of Topera Medical this month warned physicians about the risk that the splines on some of its Firmap catheters could fracture.
Abbott EP said it received 16 reports of catheter spline fracture from October 2013 to April 18, for an incidence rate of less than 0.4%. There were no injuries related to the fractures and the catheter was safely removed in all cases, according to the May 3 letter.
Abbott EP said it received 16 reports of catheter spline fracture from October 2013 to April 18, for an incidence rate of less than 0.4%. There were no injuries related to the fractures and the catheter was safely removed in all cases, according to the May 3 letter.
