Dr.Was performing an av fistulogram with angioplasty utilizing a boston scientific 7mm/2cm peripheral cutting balloon.While trying to remove the deflated balloon through the sheath, the balloon separated from the catheter.Attempt was made to retrieve the balloon with a snare to no avail.The balloon migrated into the right pulmonary artery.Dr.Has made contact with the transfer center to have the patient transferred for retrieval.The patient was stable and was escorted back to her room with radiology nursing in attendance.The reference# for the balloon is pcb7020135, lot# 19410473, expiration date 6/24/2018.The remaining catheter has been secured.
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