Transvenous implantation of the Occlutech Atrial Flow Regulator: Preliminary results from swine models.

The Occlutech AFR has shown to be safe and easy to implant with good results [Krizanic et al. J Invasive Cardiol. 2010;22(4):182.]. This study has further shown that histologically the device does not cause any end organ damage, causes minimal inflammation, with almost no thrombus formation and can remain patent and secure in the atrial septum.