The angiosculpt device was returned for eval.
Visual examination found a section of the scoring element detached at the distal ring and damaged the distal bond.
The transition tubing was stretched, necked, and damaged.
The shaft was kinked in multiple areas.
According to the info rec'd from the hosp, it is probably that the severely calcified lesion caused or contributed to the detachment of the scoring element ring.
Per the ifu, a vessel dissection or a retained device component are possible adverse effects of the procedure.
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