It was reported that a separation occurred at the catheter tip.A 2.1mm jetstream xc catheter was selected to treat claudication in the superficial femoral artery and popliteal artery.The target lesion was severely calcified and 100% stenosed.Access to the lesion was obtained through the anterior tibial artery using a 7 french sheath.When the catheter was introduced into the patient, it was met with resistance causing it to kink at the mid-shaft.The catheter was removed from the patient and testing confirmed that it was functioning as intended.The catheter was reinserted using retrograde approach through the femoral artery using a 7french x 45cm destination sheath.While advancing, it was met with resistance at the popliteal artery causing the blades to stop spinning.There was difficulty removing the device so the catheter and the 0.014 thruway guidewire were removed together.Inspection of the device showed that the blade portion at the tip of the catheter had separated but not fully detached.The procedure was completed with balloon angioplasty.There were no patient complications reported.
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