First in-human experience with the exchangeless VersaCross Connect LAAC Access Solution
Eliminate six steps from your WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device procedures, compared to the standard needle-based workflow
Key takeaways
- Improved WATCHMAN FLX™ LAAC procedural efficiency by eliminating six steps from standard needle-based workflows
- Short overall procedure time: 31 minutes (± 6.3)
- Short interval between left atrial appendage access and device deployment: 12.2 minutes (± 1.9)
- Fewer sheath exchanges can reduce the risk of air embolism and perforation²
- LAAC was successful in 100% of patients, with no procedural complications*
Transseptal reimagined.
VersaCross Connect LAAC Access Solution simplifies LAAC procedures by connecting the VersaCross Connect Transseptal Dilator with WATCHMAN Access Sheaths† for zero exchange left heart access
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VersaCross Connect LAAC Access Solution
References:
1. Perrin, N., et al. (2022). Procedural simplification of left atrial appendage occlusion using the VersaCross connect system: First in‐human experience. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv, 101(1), 227-230. doi: 10.1002/ccd.30503
2. Deneke, T., et al. (2014). Exchanging Catheters Over a Single Transseptal Sheath During Left Atrial Ablation is Associated with a Higher Risk for Silent Cerebral Events. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J,14(5):240-249. doi: 10.1016/s0972-6292(16)30795-1.
* Nine consecutive cases of WATCHMAN FLX™ LAAC were performed using the VersaCross Connect LAAC Access Solution.
† The VersaCross Connect Transseptal Dilator is for use with a 12F ID WATCHMAN™ Access Sheath that is 75 cm in length, specifically: WATCHMAN FXD Curve™ Access System [Models: Single Curve M635T S80010 and Double Curve M635T S80020].
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