It was reported that the jetstream catheter became entrapped on the guidewire.The target lesion was located in the femur.The lesion was 70% stenosed, moderately calcified, and located in a mildly tortuous anatomy.A 2.4mm jetstream xc catheter was selected for the procedure.During the procedure, the non-boston scientific guidewire was damaged with the passage of the jetstream catheter.The jetstream became entrapped and was difficult to separate from the guidewire.Inspection of the guidewire showed that it was frayed.The procedure was aborted.There were no patient complications reported.
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