Protected tavr study.It was reported that loss of position occurred.Prior to the index procedure, heparin or other anticoagulant was given.The subject was not on a prior regimen of aspirin and antiplatelet other than aspirin at the time of index procedure.The subject received loading dose of aspirin and clopidogrel.After heparin had been given, the activated clotting time (act) was 153 sec.An introducer was placed into right radial artery and a sentinel cerebral protection system was inserted with the proximal filter into brachiocephalic artery, and the distal filter into left common carotid artery.There was mild tortuosity and mild calcification at the ostium of the great vessels, with minimal stenosis.A non boston scientific valve was advanced through the aortic arch, it interreacted with the sentinel cerebral protection system, resulting in dislodgement of the distal filter from left common carotid artery.The filter in right common carotid artery remained in place.Attempts were made to reposition the sentinel cerebral protection system, however, unsuccessful.The non boston scientific valve was implanted and the sentinel cerebral protection system was successfully retrieved without any complications.
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