(b)(6) study.It was reported that the distal filter moved out of position.The patient was enrolled into the (b)(6) study and the index procedure was performed on the same day.Prior to the index procedure, heparin or other anticoagulant was given and the patient was on a prior regimen of aspirin.No loading dose of aspirin was given the day of the procedure.After heparin was given and prior to the sentinel cerebral protection system insertion, the activated clotting time (act) was 236 sec.An introducer was placed into the radial artery and the sentinel cerebral protection system was inserted with the proximal filter into the brachiocephalic artery and the distal filter into the left common carotid (lcc) artery.Prior to valve delivery, the distal filter of the sentinel cerebral protection system dislodged out of position.The distal filter was recaptured but not re-deployed into the lcc.The proximal filter remained deployed and in position protecting the brachiocephalic artery.An introducer was placed and the native aortic valve was treated with balloon valvuloplasty and subsequent deployment of a non-boston scientific valve.After the valve implant, the proximal filter of the sentinel cerebral protection system was recaptured and the device was successfully removed from the patient without any complications.
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