During a crossover procedure for treatment btk (below the knee) on a (b)(6) female pt.After the removal of the pta (passeo 14 balloon), the physician performed an overview, but noticed a thrombus in the sheath.The physician proceeds to remove the thrombus within the sheath out of the pt via aspiration.The pt is alright and treatment was successful.The physician admits, that he did not performed adequate flushing.A section of the device did remain inside the pt's body.The pt did not require any add'l procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the pt did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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