System, Appendage Closure, Left Atrial
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Basic Information
- Device Name
- System, Appendage Closure, Left Atrial
- Trade Name
- WATCHMAN FLX Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure Technology, WATCHMAN FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device with Deli
- PMA Number
- P130013
- Supplement Number
- S074
- Device Class
- FDA Class 3
- Product Code
- NGV
- Generic Name
- System, appendage closure, left atrial
- Medical Specialty
- Unknown
- Advisory Committee
- Cardiovascular
- Decision
- Approved
- Decision Code
- APPR
- Decision Date
- July 16, 2025
- Date Received
- January 17, 2025
- Supplement Type
- Panel Track
- Supplement Reason
- Labeling Change - Indications/instructions/shelf life/tradename
- Expedited Review
- N
Advisory Committee Statement
Approval for expanding the indications to include patients following catheter ablation for non-valvular atrial fibrillation and to add a new post-implant drug regimen to the device labeling. The WATCHMAN FLX Device and the WATCHMAN FLX Pro Device are indicated to reduce the risk of thromboembolism from the left atrial appendage in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who:Are at increased risk for stroke and systemic embolism based on CHA2DS2-VASc1 scores and are recommended for anticoagulation therapy;Are deemed by their physicians to be suitable for anticoagulation therapy; andHave an appropriate rationale to seek a non-pharmacologic alternative to anticoagulation therapy, taking into account the safety and effectiveness of the device compared to anticoagulation therapy.Following catheter ablation for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (concomitantly or sequentially with WATCHMAN FLX or WATCHMAN FLX Pro implantation): The WATCHMAN FLX and WATCHMAN FLX Pro devices are indicated to reduce the risk of thromboembolism from the left atrial appendage in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who:Are at increased risk for stroke and systemic embolism based on CHA2DS2-VASc1 scores and are recommended for anticoagulation therapy;Are deemed by their physicians to be suitable for anticoagulation therapy.
Classifications
This FDA Pre-Market Approval entry is associated with 1 FDA classification via its product code.
| Product Code | Device Name | Device Class | Medical Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
| NGV | System, Appendage Closure, Left Atrial | FDA class 3 | Unknown |