The Lariat for Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Rehash of Known Literature or a True Analysis?

To the Editor In their systematic review of the Lariat (SentreHeart Inc) left atrial appendage (LAA) ligation system, Chatterjee et al¹ question the safety classification of the device, citing adverse events recorded in the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database.¹