It was reported that shaft break occurred.The stenosed target lesion was located in the non-tortuous and non-calcified left anterior descending artery.A 3.50 x 16mm synergy xd drug-eluting stent was advanced for treatment.However, when the physician attempted to advance the device, a resistance was felt, and the mid shaft was kinked and broke.The device was removed intact from the patient's body.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported.
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