A euphora rx balloon catheter was attempted to be used to treat the distal left popliteal artery.It was stated that there was stenotic vasculature through the left peripheral vasculature.The device was inspected prior to use with no issues noted.Negative prep was performed with no issues noted.The lesion was not pre-dilated.The device did pass through a previously deployed stent.It was reported that upon delivery of the balloon to the popliteal artery and during positioning of the device, the balloon sheared off the catheter shaft.The shaft was removed successfully the balloon portion was trapped against the popliteal vessel wall using a self-expanding stent, without apparent obstruction of blood flow across the vessel.No further patient injury reported.
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