It was reported that during a peripheral orbital atherectomy procedure, an abbott nav6 embolic protection device slid off the end of a csi 0.018" viperwire guide wire when removing it from the patient.The physician successfully completed atherectomy, but it was noted that the distal tip of the oad was being brought into contact with the filter during treatment.When the physician attempted to retrieve the filter with the guide wire, he was unsuccessful.The viperwire guide wire was removed from the patient and the physician was then able to retrieve the filter with a snare device.The patient status remained stable throughout the procedure.
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