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New Data Show Superiority of Abbott's TriClip™ Device Compared to Medical Therapy for Tricuspid Regurgitation Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced late-breaking data for the TriClip™ transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system, a first-of-its-kind minimally ...

Key Takeaway: Abbott has announced promising results from the TRILUMINATE Pivotal study, demonstrating that its TriClip device is superior to traditional medical therapy in treating severe tricuspid regurgitation. The late-breaking data, presented at the American College of Cardiology's annual meeting, indicates significant improvements in patients' quality of life. The TriClip offers a minimally invasive option for patients who are often ineligible for open-heart surgery, highlighting its potential to enhance care in a historically underserved area. The device has already been approved in over 50 countries and is under investigation in the U.S.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • TriClip demonstrated superiority over medical therapy in treating tricuspid regurgitation.
  • The trial met its primary endpoint, showing improvement in patients' quality of life.
  • Historically limited treatment options for tricuspid regurgitation have now expanded.
  • The device is minimally invasive, addressing a significant healthcare need.

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ABBOTT PARK , Ill. , March 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT ) today announced late-breaking data for the TriClip™ transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system, a first-of-its-kind minimally invasive device designed specifically for tricuspid heart valve repair. The TRILUMINATE™ Pivotal study evaluates the superiority of TriClip compared to medical therapy in treating patients with severe, symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation (TR) who are at intermediate or greater risk for open-heart surgery.
The results were presented at the American College of Cardiology's 72 nd Annual Scientific Session together with World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.23/WCC) held in New Orleans ( March 4-6, 2023 ). These data were simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine .
Key Findings From the TRILUMINATE Pivotal Study The trial met its composite primary endpoint demonstrating superiority of the TriClip system compared to the control group (win ratio 1.48, p=0.02), primarily driven by improvement in quality of life. Mortality or tricuspid valve surgery and heart failure hospitalizations did not appear different between the groups at one year. Other positive findings include:
"These TRILUMINATE Pivotal trial results are promising because there have historically been very few treatment options for tricuspid regurgitation, and patients with this condition are often not eligible for open-heart surgery due to multiple co-morbidities or other factors," said Paul Sorajja , M.D., the Roger L. and Lynn C. Headrick Family Chair of the Valve Science Center for the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and director of the Center for Valve and Structural Heart Disease for the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. "The trial data and real-world use in Europe from the bRIGHT post-approval study show TriClip's ability to safely and effectively repair the tricuspid valve in patients and improve their quality of life."
"These TRILUMINATE Pivotal data show TriClip is the first minimally invasive device therapy for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation to provide durable improvements in TR severity and quality of life that go beyond taking medication to manage symptoms," said Michael Dale , senior vice president of Abbott's structural heart business. "When left unaddressed, TR can be debilitating and life-threatening. By repairing the damage caused by structural heart disease, TriClip G4 and our latest technological innovations are helping people reclaim their lives so they can get back to doing what they love."
Abbott will also be presenting at ACC late-breaking five-year results from its landmark COAPT™ trial of the MitraClip™ TEER device for functional mitral regurgitation in heart failure.
About the Abbott TRILUMINATE Pivotal Trial The TRILUMINATE Pivotal trial is the first randomized, controlled clinical study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of transcatheter repair with the TriClip system compared to medical therapy in people with severe TR.
The primary endpoint was a composite of all-cause mortality or tricuspid valve surgery, heart failure hospitalizations, and quality-of-life improvement measured by the KCCQ score.
For U.S. important safety information on MitraClip, visit http://abbo.tt/MitraClipG4ISI .
TriClip is approved for use in more than 50 countries, including in Europe and Canada, and is an investigational device in the U.S.
About Abbott: Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TriClip™ system?

The TriClip™ is a minimally invasive device designed for tricuspid valve repair.

What does the TRILUMINATE Pivotal study evaluate?

It evaluates the superiority of TriClip over medical therapy for tricuspid regurgitation.

What were the key findings of the study?

The study showed TriClip's superiority in improving quality of life for patients.

Who presented the TRILUMINATE results?

Results were presented at the American College of Cardiology's annual session.

In how many countries is TriClip approved for use?

TriClip is approved in over 50 countries, including Europe and Canada.

Last updated: Mar 4, 2023