Exclusion of the left atrial appendage with the TigerPaw II system: a word of caution

We describe herein our experience with the recently introduced TigerPaw II system for LAA exclusion, and report a high prevalence of device malfunction. Design improvements may address these issues and increase safety for new technological devices designed for surgical LAA closure.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - November 17, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ventosa-Fernandez, G., Quintana, E., Castella, M., Pereda, D. Tags: Adult Cardiac Source Type: research