WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:alternativeTo oral anticoagulation therapy
gptkbp:approvalYear 2015
gptkbp:clinicalTrialPhase gptkb:PREVAIL
gptkb:PROTECT_AF
gptkbp:contraindication patients unable to undergo anticoagulation
patients with LAA thrombus
gptkbp:deliveredBy catheter-based
gptkbp:feature minimally invasive
parachute-shaped
permanent implant
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device
gptkbp:implantLocation left atrial appendage
gptkbp:indication non-valvular atrial fibrillation
gptkbp:intendedUse stroke risk reduction
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boston_Scientific
gptkbp:material nitinol
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkb:CE_Mark
gptkbp:website https://www.watchman.com/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boston_Scientific
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6