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It was reported via medwatch 5113583 that stent fracture and migration occurred.The patient presented with chest pain and upon evaluation was noted to be a non-st segment elevation myocardial infarction.The patient was referred for cardiac catheterization with angiogram and possible stent placement.Cardiac catheterization was performed using a 2.75 x 16 synergy xd drug-eluting stent.However, during withdrawal, multiple strands of stent material came free and remained in the patient, possibly in the aorta.Several unsuccessful attempts were made to retrieve the fraying object with a snare.No further complications were reported.
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