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It was reported that a catheter issue occurred.The 85% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly calcified and mildly tortuous mid right coronary artery (rca).The opticross hd imaging catheter was selected for intravascular ultrasound (ivus) examination of the target lesion.The ivus run was completed without issue.During catheter removal, resistance was encountered and the guidewire was pulled out with the catheter.Upon inspection, the catheter was noted to be torn or broken, and the guidewire exhibited a sharp u bend.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.The patient condition following the procedure was stable.
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