It was reported that the catheter was stuck on the guidewire.The 2.4mm jetstream xc catheter was selected for use in a common femoral artery atherectomy procedure.The physician performed two passes each with blades down and up.The vessel was severely calcified (100% stenosis), and mildly tortuous.When completed, the physician attempted to remove the catheter, but it became stuck on the non boston scientific guidewire.Troubleshooting was performed by pressing the rex button on and off; however, the catheter and guidewire had to be removed as one unit.The devices were removed from the patient intact.No patient complications were reported.The product will not be returned as it was discarded at the facility.
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