As reported in a research article, out of 351 patients followed, 6 were implanted with amplatzer cardiac plugs.Complications included stroke, major bleeding, cardiac tamponade, severe vascular complications, and pericardial effusion.It is unknown if the complications were experienced by patients who were implanted with the amplatzer cardiac plug.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
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It was reported in the article titled, "efficacy and safety of left atrial appendage closure in non-valvular atrial fibrillation in patients over 75 years" that 351 patients were implanted with 341 watchman devices and 6 amplatzer cardiac plug.Complications post procedure included stroke, major bleeding, cardiac tamponade, severe vascular complication, and pericardial effusion.It was not specified what products resulted to these complications.Additional information could not be obtained.
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