US FDA Approves Abbott’s Sensor-Enabled TactiCath AF Catheter
Executive Summary
The TactiCath - Sensor Enabled contact-force ablation catheter is indicated for cardiac electrophysiological mapping and the treatment of drug refractory recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. It adds to Abbott EnSite Precision cardiac mapping system.
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