Pt had the option filter in place, referring physician requested that it be removed and a permanent filter placed.The access site was right internal jugular.An amplatz 0.035 wire was used.Option was removed using cook filter retrieval set.Physician used same guidewire, ignoring braun ifu.Cook filter retrieval introducer was used instead of the venatech introducer.Physician was informed that cook retrieval introducer was 11f and there were concerns about downsizing of 9f system.Venatech filter appeared not to open.B.Braun multi-snare 5 mm used to retrieve the snare catheter.Filter was captured and pulled upward into the jugular vein.Surgeon performed cut down to remove the filter which he had sutured closed.
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