It was reported that the catheter was not flushing properly, saline was coming out of the wire lumen.During a pulmonary vein isolation (pvi) procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (af), a farawave catheter was selected for use.The catheter was prepped, no abnormalities were noted.A merit guidewire was used.Upon insertion into the patient and attempt to irrigate, a fast leak was observed from the guide wire lumen.A pressure bag was utilized for irrigation.The catheter was replaced, and the procedure was completed successfully without patient complications.The device is expected to be returned for analysis.
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