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What type of medical device is Abbott Laboratories' MitraClip?

  • Heart valve repair device

  • Glucose monitor

  • Insulin pump

  • Pacemaker

Answer

The MitraClip is a medical device produced by Abbott Laboratories used for heart valve repair. It is a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with mitral regurgitation, a condition where the heart's mitral valve does not close properly, causing blood to flow backward.
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