It was reported that during a watchman procedure.This pigtail catheter was advanced on the versacross rf wire and the versacross rf wire was removed.Then, a full dose of heparin was given to the patient, and at the same time a thrombus was noticed on the pigtail catheter.Therefore, the physician chose to remove it, flush/clean it, re-inserted it, the fxd curve sheath was aspirated, and then the procedure was completed.The pigtail was where the clot was on.This report reflects information received by fda in the form of a notification per 803.22 (b)(2).
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