It was reported the device lost aspiration.The target lesion stenosis was estimated at greater than 90%, moderately tortuous and located in the superficial femoral artery (sfa).A 2.4mm jetstream xc catheter was selected for use in an atherectomy procedure.The device was successfully primed.The device made it's first pass through the lesion in blades down mode.However, it was noticed that no blood was being aspirated.Air was observed in the tubing.The device was removed, however, it could not be re-primed as air was still observed in the tubing.A new jetstream catheter was selected.The procedure was successfully completed.There were no patient consequences.
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