Abbott launches pivotal trial of Cephea mitral valve replacement device
Bitget2026/10/29 13:05- Abbott initiated the CROWN-MV pivotal trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of its investigational Cephea mitral valve replacement system.
- The study will enroll up to 585 patients in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
- Eligible patients have moderate-to-severe or severe mitral regurgitation or calcium-related valve dysfunction and cannot undergo surgery or transcatheter repair.
- Cephea delivers a replacement tissue valve through a catheter inserted into a leg vein, offering a minimally invasive approach.
- Researchers will present 30-day early feasibility outcomes for Cephea's third-generation delivery system at TCT 2026 on Nov. 1.
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