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It was reported that a shaft break occurred.The patient presented with angina.The 80% stenosed target lesion was located in the severely tortuous and severely calcified vessel.A 3.50 x 48mm synergy xd drug-eluting stent was advanced for treatment.However, when attempting to cross the device to the lesion, it was noticed that the shaft was fractured at 8 inches from the hub.The device was pulled and was completely removed from the patient's body.The procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported.
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