Medtronic launches Penditure Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System in U.S.

Medtronic (MDT) yesterday announced the launch of its Penditure Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System in the United States. The Penditure LAA Exclusion System is an innovative, implantable clip that comes pre-loaded on a single-use delivery system for use in left atrial appendage management during concomitant cardiac surgery procedures. The Penditure clip is curved to better match the atrial anatomy and was designed without fabric for atraumatic closure and reduced inflammation. The Penditure device is the only LAA clip that can be recaptured, repositioned, and redeployed after deployment during a procedure, putting greater control in the hands of surgeons. According to MedTech Dive’s Susan Kelly, the device is the newest challenger to Boston Scientific’s (BSX) Watchman in a broadening market that also includes Abbott’s (ABT) Amplatzer Amulet treatment and AtriCure (ATRC).