It was reported that aspiration was lost.This 2.4mm jetstream xc catheter was selected for use in an atherectomy procedure of the superficial femoral artery.The device was working properly for one to two minutes during the first pass.Then the pump made a slight pitch change and there was no longer any aspiration.The device was removed to inspect the aspiration port; it was reprimed and appeared to be fine.Once the device was placed back into the patient, there was again no aspiration.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications.
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