Medtronic launches Penditure LAA exclusion system in the United States
Medtronic announced the United States launch of the Penditure left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion system, an implantable clip preloaded on a single-use delivery system for LAA management during concomitant cardiac surgery procedures
The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons guidelines recommend that patients with preoperative atrial fibrillation undergoing concomitant cardiac surgery should have their LAA closed to reduce stroke risk.
According to the company, the Penditure clip is curved to match atrial anatomy and does not include fabric for atraumatic closure and reduced inflammation. It is designed to be recaptured, repositioned, and redeployed after initial deployment during a procedure.
Medtronic acquired the device technology from Syntheon LLC in August 2023 to expand its cardiac surgery profile to include LAA management.
The Penditure LAA Exclusion System received a 510k clearance in August 2023 and is commercially available in the US on a limited basis at this time.
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