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It was reported that the coil protruded from the catheter's tip upon removal.The target lesion was located at renal artery.An 8mm x 40cm and 8mm x 20cm interlock-35 coil were selected for use in a peripheral embolization of hemorrhage.The first 8mm x 40cm coil was introduced and worked fine.During the advancement and withdrawal of the catheter with the coil, the physician felt resistance when the second interlock 35 8mm x 20cm was introduced.Intermittent flushing was performed and the coil was advanced into the catheter.The coil was not moving or altering its position after about two thirds into the patient.The interlocking arm of the coil detached/unlocked from the interlocking arm of the pusher wire.The coil was unable to be pushed with another wire.The device was removed and pulled back along with the catheter from the patient though its proximal part was unwound and visually stretched.The deployed portion of the coil protruded from the catheter's tip upon removal.The procedure was completed with another 6mm x 20cm 2d interlock 35 coil successfully.No patient complications were reported.Patient was fine post procedure.
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