It was reported that the intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted at another facility on (b)(6) 2023 with recorded fluoroscopy.It was noted that the distal and proximal radiopaque markers were in correct position.On (b)(6) 2023, a percutaneous coronary intervention (pci) procedure was successfully done via radial artery access.During the procedure, it was noted and recorded that the distal and proximal radiopaque markers were nearly side by side at the proximal end (closer to the heart).The customer was able to finish the pci, and the physician attempted to remove the iab through she sheath but could not.After several attempts to remove the iab, the patient was then transferred to another facility.The iab was then surgically removed successfully.The patient was fine at this time, but required an unplanned day in the icu post-procedure.The physician stated that the iab had developed a ¿bulbous¿ shape at one end and that he is certain that the iab had not bent in half, or doubled over on itself while in the patient.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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