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Indication for Use:ÌýThe Amplatzerâ„¢ Amuletâ„¢ Left Atrial Appendage Occluder is a percutaneous transcatheter device intended to reduce the risk of thrombus embolization from the left atrial appendage (LAA) in patients who have nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and who are at increased risk for stroke and systemic embolism based on CHADS2 or CHA2DS2-VASc scores, are suitable for short term anticoagulation therapy, and have appropriate rationale to seek a non-pharmacologic alternative to oral anticoagulation, taking into consideration the safety and effectiveness of the device.
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Contraindications:ÌýThe Amplatzerâ„¢ Amuletâ„¢ Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluder is contraindicated for patients:
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·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý with the presence of intracardiac thrombus,
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý with active endocarditis or other infections producing bacteremia.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý where placement of the device would interfere with any intracardiac or intravascular structures.
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Warnings:
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·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý If the device is retracted while it is in the sheath, the device and the sheath must both be removed and replaced. Failure to replace both the device and the sheath may result in sheath and/or device malfunction.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý If the device is retracted farther than the radiopaque markers (fully recaptured), the device and the sheath must both be removed and replaced. Failure to replace both the device and the sheath may result in sheath and/or device malfunction.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Physicians must be prepared to deal with urgent situations, such as pericardial effusion or device embolization, which can require removal of the device.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý This device should be used only by physicians who are trained in standard transcatheter techniques. The physician should determine which patients are candidates for procedures that use this device.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Late pericardial effusion events were observed in the clinical study. The use of post-procedure anticoagulation therapy may be associated with an increased potential for a late pericardial effusion. Physicians should monitor for signs and symptoms of pericardial effusion and obtain appropriate imaging when indicated. Physicians should also consider routine echocardiography to screen for pericardial effusion.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Remove embolized devices. Do not remove an embolized device unless the device is fully captured inside a sheath.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The Amplatzerâ„¢ Amuletâ„¢ device contains a nickeltitanium alloy, which is generally considered safe. However, in vitro testing has demonstrated that nickel is released from this device for a minimum of 120 days. Patients who are allergic to nickel may have an allergic reaction to this device, especially those with a history of metal allergies. Certain allergic reactions can be serious; patients should be instructed to seek medical assistance immediately if they suspect they are experiencing an allergic reaction. Symptoms may include difficulty in breathing or swelling of the face or throat. While data are currently limited, it is possible that some patients may develop an allergy to nickel if this device is implanted.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Do not use this device if the sterile package is open or damaged.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The device was sterilized with ethylene oxide and is for single use only. Do not reuse or resterilize this device. Attempts to resterilize this device can cause a malfunction, insufficient sterilization, or harm to the patient.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Use on or before the expiration date that is printed on the product packaging label.
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Precautions:
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·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The physician should exercise clinical judgment in situations that involve the use of antithrombotic drugs before, during, and/or after the use of this device.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The physician should exercise caution if implanting a device in a patient who has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker leads.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The physician should have the guidewire in the left upper pulmonary vein when making exchanges in the left atrium.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ensure that the vasculature is adequate for the sheath size being selected.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The physician should exercise caution if performing ablation at or near the implant site after the device is implanted.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Use standard interventional cardiovascular catheterization techniques when using Amplatzerâ„¢ products.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Use in specific populations
oÌýÌýÌý Pregnancy – Minimize the radiation exposure to the fetus and the mother.
oÌýÌýÌý Nursing mothers – There has been no quantitative assessment for the presence of leachables in breast milk.
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MRI Safety Information:ÌýNon-clinical testing has demonstrated that the Amplatzerâ„¢ Amuletâ„¢ Left Atrial Appendage Occluder device is MR Conditional. A patient with the Amplatzerâ„¢Amuletâ„¢ device can be safely scanned in an MR system under the following conditions:
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·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Static magnetic fields of 1.5 Tesla (1.5T) and 3.0 Tesla (3.0T)
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Maximum spatial gradient field of 19 T/m (1900 G/cm)
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Maximum MR system reported, whole-body averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) of 2.0 W/kg (normal operating mode)
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Under the scan conditions defined above, the device is expected to produce a maximum temperature rise of less than or equal to 4°C after 15 minutes of continuous scanning.
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In non-clinical testing, the image artifact caused by the device extends radially up to 20 mm from the device when imaged with a gradient echo pulse sequence in a 3.0T MR system.
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Potential Adverse Events:ÌýPotential adverse events associated with the device or implant procedure include, but are not limited to, the following:
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·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Air embolism
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Airway trauma
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Allergic reaction
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Anemia
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Anesthesia reaction (nausea, vasovagal reaction, confusion/altered mental status or other)
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Arrhythmia
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Atrial septal defect
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Bleeding
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Cardiac arrest
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Cardiac tamponade
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Chest pain/discomfort
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Congestive heart failure
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Death
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Device embolization
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Device erosion
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Device malfunction
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Device malposition
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Device migration
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Device-related thrombus
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Fever
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Hematuria
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Hypertension/hypotension
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Infection
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Multi-organ failure
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Myocardial infarction
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Perforation
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Pericardial effusion
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Pleural effusion
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Renal failure/dysfunction
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Respiratory failure
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Seizure
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Significant residual flow
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Stroke
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Thrombocytopenia
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Thromboembolism: peripheral and pulmonary
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Thrombus formation
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Transient ischemic attack
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Valvular regurgitation/insufficiency
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Vascular access site injury (hematoma, pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistula, groin pain or other)
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Vessel trauma/injury
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