|
It was reported that shaft break occurred.The target lesion was located in the heavily calcified posterior tibial artery.After a 45cm 5fr non-bsc sheath was placed and pre-dilatation was performed with 2mm and 2.5mm balloon catheters, a 24 x 2.50 rebel stent was selected for use.However, upon passing through the sheath, the delivery balloon catheter was damaged and the device was withdrawn.Subsequently, another 24 x 2.50 rebel stent was advanced; however, it was noted that the catheter broke about 25cm from the hub.The device was completely removed and the procedure was completed with a 2.5mm x 16mm rebel stent that was successfully deployed.No patient complications were reported and the patient was fine.
|