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| Device | WATCHMAN FLX Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure Technology, WATCHMAN FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device with Deli |
| Generic Name | System, appendage closure, left atrial |
| Applicant | Boston Scientific Corp One Scimed Pl. Maple Grove, MN 55311 |
| PMA Number | P130013 |
| Supplement Number | S074 |
| Date Received | 01/17/2025 |
| Decision Date | 07/16/2025 |
| Product Code |
NGV |
| Advisory Committee |
Cardiovascular |
| Clinical Trials | NCT02699957
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| Supplement Type | Panel Track |
| Supplement Reason | Labeling Change - Indications/instructions/shelf life/tradename |
| Expedited Review Granted? | No |
| Combination Product | No |
| Predetermined Change Control Plan Authorized | No |
Approval Order Statement Approval for expanding the indications to include patients following catheter ablation for non-valvular atrial fibrillation and to add a new post-implant drug regimen to the device labeling. The WATCHMAN FLX™ Device and the WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Device are indicated to reduce the risk of thromboembolism from the left atrial appendage in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who:•Are at increased risk for stroke and systemic embolism based on CHA2DS2-VASc1 scores and are recommended for anticoagulation therapy;•Are deemed by their physicians to be suitable for anticoagulation therapy; and•Have an appropriate rationale to seek a non-pharmacologic alternative to anticoagulation therapy, taking into account the safety and effectiveness of the device compared to anticoagulation therapy.Following catheter ablation for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (concomitantly or sequentially with WATCHMAN FLX™ or WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro implantation): The WATCHMAN FLX™ and WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro devices are indicated to reduce the risk of thromboembolism from the left atrial appendage in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who:•Are at increased risk for stroke and systemic embolism based on CHA2DS2-VASc1 scores and are recommended for anticoagulation therapy;•Are deemed by their physicians to be suitable for anticoagulation therapy. |
| Approval Order | Approval Order |
| Summary | Summary of Safety and Effectiveness |
| Labeling | Labeling Labeling Part 2 |
| Post-Approval Study | Show Report Schedule and Study Progress |