Medtronic received a report that the distal end of the pipeline did not open normally after being deployed about 10 mm.
The problem could not be resolved after adjustment.
The physician withdrew the stent, and it was found that the tip was damaged.
A replacement device was used to complete the procedure.
It was indicated that all devices were prepared as per the instructions for use (ifu), and no patient symptoms or further complications were reported as a result of this event.
Post-procedure angiography showed good blood flow.
The patient was undergoing surgery for treatment of a saccular, unruptured aneurysm of the ophthalmic artery with a max diameter of 4.
62 mm and a 4 mm neck diameter.
It was noted the patient's vessel tortuosity was moderate.
Dual antiplatelet therapy (dapt) was administered.
Ancillary devices include a 6f envoy guidecatheter, marksman 150 microcatheter.
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