It was reported " a.038 guidewire would not pass through the end of 18g cutiing needle.The operator tried several times felt she was up against the wall of the artery and had to remove the needle and wire.Patient was coagulated and manual pressure applied for 12 mins.New 18g needle used".No additional information is available at this time.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur.In an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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