A patient underwent an interventional procedure on (b)(6) 2014.Right femoral artery was punctured and the cxi support catheter was inserted over a 0.035 inch radifocus wire guide with antegrade approach.Moreover, a zeon x support catheter was inserted with distal sfa direct puncture.When the cxi support catheter was advanced with rotation, the tip of the catheter was caught and separated at the point about 15cm from the tip.It was removed with a snare and forceps; then a second cxi support catheter was used.However, the lumen was pressed and kinked due to calcification during advancement.The physician was not able to advance it further and he used another manufacturer's device for replacement.No adverse effect to the patient.The physician stated that he usually advances the catheter with rotation and this time the tip caught and separated.He stated that if he had been more careful this event may not have happened.In the case of the second cxi support catheter the physician started that he had advanced with force since calcification was severe.
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