MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION WATCHMAN FLX?; SYSTEM, APPENDAGE CLOSURE, LEFT ATRIAL

Model Number	M635WU50270
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Bacterial Infection (1735)
Date of Event	02/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B3 date of event - aware date used as event date is unknown.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was an infection.A left atrial appendage (laa) closure procedure was being performed.A watchman access system (was) and a 27mm watchman flx laa closure device & delivery system (wds) were selected to be used.The procedure was successfully completed with the closure device implanted in the laa of the patient.There were no patient complications that were reported to have occurred.Two years post procedure it was reported that the patient had been diagnosed with mrsa found on the closure device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B3 date of event - aware date used as event date is unknown.With all the available information, boston scientific (bsc) concludes: device technical analysis: the watchman flx? remains implanted; therefore, returned device analysis could not be completed.Device history record review: a review was completed of the device history records (dhr) for the watchman flx?, part # m635wu50270 batch # 0031328875.The device was processed through all normal operational conditions and passed all acceptance activities.The dhr review did not identify any deviations or non-conformances that could have contributed to the event.Labeling review: there was no evidence to suggest that the device was used in a manner inconsistent with the labeling.Watchman flx? instructions for use (ifu) lists potential complications, risks and adverse events that may be associated with the use of this device which include infection (serious injury/illness/impairment).Risk review: a risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of infection was defined in the risk documentation.This event type has been accounted for during product risk analysis to support acceptable risk benefit for the product.Investigation conclusion: based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of known inherent risk of device.

• Brand Name: WATCHMAN FLX?
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, APPENDAGE CLOSURE, LEFT ATRIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 24570317
• Report Number: 2124215-2026-13590
• Device Sequence Number: 21222659
• Product Code: NGV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729860501
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729860501(17)260328(10)31328875
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P130013
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/28/2026
• Device Model Number: M635WU50270
• Device Catalogue Number: M635WU50270
• Device Lot Number: 0031328875
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 76 YR
• Patient Sex: Male