It was reported that the device was stuck on the guidewire.A 7mm x 150mm innova self expanding stent was selected for an endovascular therapy procedure in the superficial femoral artery.A non-bsc 0.035" guidewire was also used.The innova was inserted from the opposite side of the leg, and there was difficult advancing.The device ultimately failed to cross the lesion.The device became stuck on the guidewire and could not be removed.The innova and guidewire were therefore removed together.The guidewire's shaft was noted to be kinked upon removal.A similar device was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient complications reported.
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