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It was reported that the catheter broke.The target lesion was located in an arteriovenous fistula.An angiojet solent omni catheter was prepped, made 1 pass in the thrombectomy mode, and during the second pass, a leakage was noted mid-shaft of the catheter.After removal, the catheter was inspected and a small crack or hole in the mid-shaft was noted causing the leak.No detachment was noted on the catheter and the device was removed intact.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported.
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