Percutaneous retrieval of a dislodged watchman left atrial appendage closure device

Abstract

A 46-year-old female underwent left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with a Watchman LAAC device. During the procedure, the device embolized into the descending aorta. A new device was implanted to the left atrial appendage complete the closure. The displaced device was successfully snared and removed by Amplatz Goose Neck™ Snare Kit. The patient recovered well and suffered from no clinical sequelae.

Keywords

• Displacement
• embolization
• left atrial appendage closure
• percutaneous retrieval