Same case as mdr id: 2134265-2017-03811.It was reported that a hemostasis valve leak and death occurred.A left atrial appendage (laa) closure procedure was performed.A watchman® access system and a pigtail catheter were positioned in the laa.The implantation was described as challenging.The hemostasis valve could not be closed.Blood loss/leakage of one and half liters or more (ha to 6 gr) occurred despite numerous handlings.The access system was exchanged for a second access system after about an hour.However, the same issue occurred and the hemostasis valve could not be closed on the second access system.There was less blood loss.The patient needed a blood transfusion and treatment with a vaso active agent.The patient was in reanimation with a very serious problem.The patient was in the intensive care unit and in critical condition.Approx 6 days post procedure, the patient expired.The cause of death is not known.
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