A peripheral case to re-vascularize the left leg of a (b)(6) male in the cardiac cath lab on (b)(6) 2016 resulted in retained foreign bodies.During the case a supera stent manufactured by abbott was deployed and the tip dislodged.After multiple attempts, the tip was unable to be retrieved.There were two further deployments needed and the same effect of the tip dislodging occurred.One tip was able to be retrieved and the other two remained in the left leg.The sheath was left in place and pt transferred to isu for close observation.On (b)(6) 2016, the pt ws discharged without compromise of circulation of left leg to follow up for retrieval with vascular surgeon.
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