Perclose device was used at case completion.The device was advanced at a 45 degree angle.Moderate resistance was noted while advancing the perclose.Pulsatile flow was not noted on the side port with advancement of the device and therefore, the device could not be pulled back or advanced at that point.Fluoro showed the transition point of the perclose device to be bent.The wire access hub was not visible in order to place a wire into the perclose for removal.Vascular surgery was consulted stat and md arrived to the cath lab and assessed the situation.Md recommended aggressive retraction force on the perclose device.When this was performed, the device fractured and the proximal portion of the device came out.But the distal portion of the perclose remained behind in the right common femoral artery.Pt went to a operating room.Refer to add'l documents in i2k.
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