AtriCure, Inc, a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management, and post-operative pain management, announced that the first patient was treated with the AtriClip® FLEX-Mini™ device, which recently received 510(k) clearance. The AtriClip FLEX-Mini sets a new standard as the smallest profile surgical LAA device on the market and builds upon the proven technology of AtriCure’s AtriClip platform, with ease of use and design simplicity that offers enhanced access and increased visibility for physicians.
“The AtriClip FLEX-Mini is an unparalleled product that reinforces our position as the market leader in surgical LAA management,” said Michael Carrel, President and Chief Executive Officer at AtriCure. “With nearly 600,000 AtriClip devices sold globally, we are having a significant impact on patients’ lives. Continuing to innovate and enhance the unique features of our AtriClip platform will support even greater growth in this market.”
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The AtriClip FLEX-Mini, the smallest surgical LAA device available in the market, incorporates the trusted elements of the AtriClip portfolio, featuring a fully enclosed design with parallel beams for continuous closing force, ensuring optimal pressure on atrial tissue. The low-profile design enhances visibility without compromising stability, providing physicians with unprecedented control during procedures. Additionally, the device’s ergonomic handle design enables single-handed placement, further simplifying the application process.
“The AtriClip FLEX-Mini is a significant step forward in ensuring patients receive the best possible treatment,” said Dr. Ibrahim S. Sultan, MD, Professor and Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “This device builds off the first- and second-generation platforms, which established an incredible record of clinical outcomes. With surgical LAA management now having the highest-level recommendation for treatment from multiple physician societies, this new technology will make it even easier for my surgeon colleagues to choose mechanical appendage closure.”
SOURCE: Businesswire