AMPLATZER Cardiac Plug (ACP) Latin American Post Market Observational

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The ACP device will be clinically evaluated through a prospective, open-label, nonrandomized, multi-center post market clinical study.

Official Title
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AMPLATZER Cardiac Plug (ACP) Latin American Post Market Observational

Conditions
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Atrial Fibrillation, Left Atrial Appendage, Stroke

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Amplatzer Cardiac Plug


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Subject must have a documented history of paroxysmal, persistent or permanent nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (documentation may include an electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter, or event recorder) Subject must have a LAA closure procedure that has already been planned or scheduled by his/her attending physician before entry in the study Subject must be greater than or equal to 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: Subject with an implanted atrial septal defect (ASD) device or patent foramen ovale (PFO) device Subject underwent LAA closure procedure prior to study entry (i.e. before signing informed consent Subject who has a history of surgical ASD or PFO repair Subject with a history of stroke and unrepaired PFO Subject who has moderate to severe aortic or mitral valve stenosis or regurgitation requiring surgical or percutaneous intervention as assessed by the Investigator Subject who has a mitral or aortic prosthetic valve Subject with NYHA grade 4 Subject with evidence of moderate pericardial effusion at baseline evaluation Subject who has complex atheroma with mobile plaque of the descending aorta and/or aortic arch Subject who has an intracardiac thrombus Subject who has carotid disease as assessed by the Investigator, requiring treatment, which includes revascularization and/or medical treatment Subject with active infection or active endocarditis Subject who has an acute or recent myocardial infarction (MI) or unstable angina (recent is defined as within 3 months of implant date) Subject who has had recent major cardiac surgical procedure (recent is defined as within 6 months of implant date) Subject with malignancy or other illness where life expectancy is less than one year Subject who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or desires to become pregnant during their first six months of follow-up Subject or legally authorized representative who is unable to provide informed consent Subject who will not be able to be followed for the duration of the clinical study Subject with any medical disorder or severe disability that would interfere with completion or evaluation of clinical study results (for example uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, blood disorder, renal failure, in situ IVC filter)

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Delivery system Entry<br> | Device: Amplatzer Cardiac Plug<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evaluate the performance of the ACP device in closure of the LAA | Defined as absence of flow or flow of ≤3mm jet into the LAA at procedure and at 6 months, 1 year and 2 years as assessed by Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE). | 2 years post implant | 
| The rate of occurrence for any reported adverse event experienced by subjects enrolled |  | Through 2 years |