The returned product consisted of a jetstream xc-2.1 atherectomy catheter.A filter wire was stuck in the device.The device and the catheter shaft were analyzed for damage.Visual examination showed no shaft damage.A non-boston scientific filter guidewire was stuck in the device.The wire was sticking out of the tip approximately 21.5cm and sticking out of the pod approximately 144cm.The tip was run too far distal on the guidewire and was interfering with the spring coils on the guidewire.The device was set up for testing, was primed and ran as designed.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage revealed no other damage or irregularities.The complaint was confirmed for guidewire sticking.
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It was reported that the guidewire became stuck on the device.A 2.1mm jetstream xc atherectomy catheter was used in a lower extremity atherectomy procedure for peripheral artery disease treatment.After two successful passes blades down, and one blades up, the device was unable to be rexed out.The jetstream catheter and guidewire were pulled out at same time, losing wire access.Both devices were removed intact, with no visible damage to the jetstream catheter.A new guidewire was used, and a decision was made to move to a non-boston scientific balloon.The procedure completed successfully, with no patient complications.
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