Age at time of event: 60's.Device eval by manufacturer:returned product consisted of a jetstream xc-2.4 atherectomy catheter.The device was visually and microscopically examined for any shaft damage.It was notice that there was multiple small buckling/kink located from the tip, proximal to 13cm.The damage that was noticed is consistent with procedural issues by pushing, pulling and torqueing of the device in an introducer sheath, tortuous anatomy or a heavily calcified lesion.The device was set-up and functionally tested and the device functioned as designed.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.
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