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Reportable upon analysis completed on 22may2023.It was reported that the catheter had kinked.A 7fr wolf arterial thrombectomy catheter was selected for use.Left femoral access was obtained and a guide sheath was inserted over the bifurcation into the right common femoral artery.A 7fr wolf arterial thrombectomy catheter was advanced.Upon ingesting the clot using a pin and pull method, resistance was observed.After the sleeve had captured the clot, the inner catheter was attempted to be removed.However, during removal the shaft snapped in half.The entire device was successfully removed.A second device, same model, was selected for use.The remaining clot was successfully removed using this catheter.Upon removal, it was observed the catheter was kinked.The procedure was completed.There were no patient complications.However, device analysis revealed a fracture at the kinked area on the catheter.
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