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Device product

WATCHMAN FXD Curve Access Sys Dbl, OUS, Material Number (UPN) M635TS80020; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for the family of WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Devices with Delivery Systems.

Z-2430-2025

July 29, 2025

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Event
Event 97363
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class I
Quantity
340185 units in total
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2430-2025

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: GTIN 00191506013837, ALL NON-EXPIRED BATCHES

Distribution pattern: Worldwide.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.