Table I.
Parameter | Watchman | Watchman FLX |
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Sizes | 21, 24, 27, 30 and 33 mm to treat ostia measuring from 17 mm to 30.5 mm in width | 20, 24, 27, 31 and 35 mm to treat ostia measuring from 15 mm to 32 mm in width |
Design of distal end | Open distal end | Atraumatic closed distal end with a fluoroscopic marker |
Anchors | 10 in one row | 12 in two rows |
Struts in frame | 10 | 18 |
Sheath | 14 Fr (all sizes) | 14 Fr (all sizes) |
Recommended compression | 8–20% | 10–27% |
Proximal facing screw | Recessed screw hub | Flat and recessed screw hub |
Redeployment after recapture | Proximal redeployment after partial recapture only | Redeployment after full or partial recapture |