It was reported that the procedure was to treat a heavily tortuous, heavily calcified right coronary artery (rca).
A 3.
0x38mm xience prime stent delivery system (sds) was attempted to advance, but failed to cross.
It was noted that the proximal shaft separated and the separated portion was simply withdrawn.
A 3.
0x33mm xience prime was attempted to cross; however failed due to anatomy.
A final attempt to cross was made with a 3.
0x18mm xience prime, but failed due to anatomy.
Physician decided to end the procedure and keep the patient on medical management.
There was no adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay.
No additional information was provided.
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