Update to the reference vessel diameters indicated for use of Absorb BVS and Absorb GT1 BVS Systems

Abbott Vascular would like to inform healthcare professionals of a change in the indications for all sizes of Absorb™ and Absorb GT1™ Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) Systems. The reference vessel diameters will be changed from ≥ 2.0 mm and ≤ 3.8 mm to ≥ 2.5 mm and ≤ 3.75 mm. This update to the indications is meant to align global indications of both devices. Healthcare professionals are reminded to follow the Instructions For Use when using the devices, including ensuring vessel sizes follow the new reference diameters, and to note the key supplemental instructions outlined in this letter to facilitate optimal clinical outcomes and reduce adverse events such as restenosis and thrombosis. Please refer to the letter for details

Only abstracts of the Dear Healthcare Professional Letters (DHCPL) are provided on this website. Details of these letters can be found in the MOH Alert System, which is accessible via the Health Professionals Portal (HPP), a one-stop portal for all healthcare professionals in Singapore. Dentists, medical doctors and pharmacists may access HPP at https://hpp.moh.gov.sg and follow the procedures below to access the MOH Alert system.

Step 1: Select your profession under ‘For Healthcare Professionals’.

Step 2: Click on ‘Useful links’.

Step 3: Click on ‘MOH Alert’ and log in via Singpass.

Step 4: Click on ‘Drug Alerts’ or ‘Med Device Alerts’ to view the DHCPLs.