It was reported that the procedure was to treat a right coronary artery.
A 3.
5x20mm trek balloon was not air aspirated outside the anatomy prior to use.
The balloon was then advanced to the lesion and inflated twice (first time 16atmospheres (atm) and second time 20atm) without issue.
The balloon was held negative for 10 seconds to deflate, however it could only be partially deflated and got stuck in the patient's vessel during pulling back of the device.
The distal shaft tore off.
Two hours of unsuccessful attempts were made to retrieve the separated portion, when it was decided to transfer the patient to another hospital for surgical intervention.
Once at the other hospital, the separated shaft was able to be retrieved via biceps forceps and balloon trapping.
Surgical intervention was not required.
A clinically significant delay was reported.
No additional information was provided.
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