It was reported that the device got stuck.The 70% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous left internal and common carotid arteries.A 190cm, 3.5-5.5 filterwire ez and a 10.0-31 carotid wallstent self expanding stent were selected for use.The carotid wallstent was successfully implanted.During removal of the filterwire, it was noted that the filterwire got stuck in the carotid wallstent and resistance was felt while retrieving it.The device was removed by pushing and pulling several times even though there was resistance.The procedure was completed with this device.There were no complications reported.
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