In TAVR setback, Boston Sci pulls plug on Acurate valves

May 28, 2025

Boston Scientific Corp. reported the latest setback in its transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) aspirations with the news that it is officially discontinuing worldwide sales of its Acurate neo2 and Acurate Prime systems

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