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As reported, the white internal stylet of a 6/7f mynx grip vascular closure device (vcd) was not exposed during deployment.There was no reported patient injury.The user shuttled down completely, and significant resistance was encountered while shuttling down.The advancer tube was not engaged or visible.No damage was found on the device or device packaging prior to opening.The device was stored and prepped in accordance with the instructions for use (ifu).A retrograde approach was used.The deployer was mynx certified.The femoral artery¿s suitability was verified on angiography or venography, including the vascular sheath introducer insertion angle of 30¿45 degrees.The vessel was arterial, and the vessel diameter was verified to be greater than or equal to 5 mm.The stick location was the common femoral artery (cfa).The device will be returned for evaluation.
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