It was reported that stent dislodgement occurred.The patient presented for a percutaneous coronary intervention.The up to 80% stenosed target lesion was located in the non tortuous and non calcified vessel which had a significant bend of less than 45 degrees.A 38 x 3.50 promus premier drug-eluting stent was advanced for treatment using a guide extension catheter.However, the device failed to pass the vessel due to angulation and the stent did not open.No resistance was encountered as the device was being removed, however, the stent dislodged from the delivery system and the catheter was noted to be deformed.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported and the patient status was stable.
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