Boston Scientific Corporation: WATCHMAN TruSeal Access System SGL, US, Material Number (UPN) M635TU70010; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for all WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Clo

Hazard

Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.

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Reason for recall: Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse. Distribution: Worldwide. Quantity: 340185 units in total Lot/code info: GTIN 08714729965701, ALL NON-EXPIRED BATCHES

UPC codes

08714729965701

Source

Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗

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