(Updated) SAN FRANCISCO, California — Preliminary data from the PREVAIL study of the Watchman (AtriTech/Boston Scientific) device for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with ...
ORLANDO, Fla. — A novel device to treat a common heart problem that can lead to stroke showed promise in testing, but not without risk, new research shows. The experimental device, called the Watchman ...
17 deaths and 120 serious injuries have been reported due to complications during Watchman procedures. Boston Scientific warned Watchman customers of a higher risk of complications during procedures ...