Sep 7, 2022
- Abbott's Talisman system seals an opening in the heart known as a "patent foramen ovale" (PFO) to prevent blood clots from passing from the right to the left side of the heart and on to the brain, where they can cause a stroke
- The Talisman system builds on the Amplatzer PFO Occluder, the world's leading PFO closure device, and comes with the delivery cable pre-attached, making it easier for physicians to use and reducing preparation time