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Device product

TIGERPAW System II, Part number C-TP-1507 (7 connector) The TigerPaw System II is an implantable occlusion Fastener to be placed on the Ostium of the Left Atrial Appendage (LAA).

Z-1461-2015

March 25, 2015

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Laax, Inc.
Event
Event 70853
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
~ 4,154 total units in US - both model numbers
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1461-2015

Official wording

Reason: Increase of field reports involving issues with the TIGERPAW System II resulting in possible tissue tearing on left atrial wall and bleeding during use of the device, which may or may not be caused by incomplete closure of the TigerPaw System II fastener.

Code information: Part number C-TP-1507 (7 connector) All serial numbers/lots

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of:Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy Netherland, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Slovenia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Increase of field reports involving issues with the TIGERPAW System II resulting in possible tissue tearing on left atrial wall and bleeding during use of the device, which may or may not be caused by incomplete closure of the TigerPaw System II fastener.