It was reported that tip detachment occurred.The target lesion was located in the circumflex artery.A 1.2mm x 12mm threader¿ balloon catheter was advanced for treatment.However, the distal tip of the device broke off.The detached fragment was lodged and then stented in the first obtuse marginal (om1) artery.No attempts were made to retrieve the detached fragment as the risk of retrieval was greater than stenting in the om1.The procedure was completed with a different device.No further patient complications were reported and the patient's status was fine.
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