It was reported that stent damage occurred.Vascular access was obtained via femoral approach.The 75% stenosed target lesion was located in a moderately turtuous and mildly calcified internal carotid artery.After placing the filterwire, a 8.0 - 21 carotid wallstent monorail self expanding stent was attempted to deliver along with the filterwire, but resistance was felt midway, so the device was removed.After removal, the stent was inspected and the struts were found to be kinked.The procedure was then completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported.
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