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It was reported that shaft break occurred.The target lesion was located in the left main/circumflex artery.A 3.50 x 24 synergy drug-eluting stent (des) was advanced for treatment; however, the physician lost pushability with the stent.Upon removal, it was noted that the device separated halfway down the hypotube.A 3.5 x 20 synergys des was opened to compare how much was left in the guide.Subsequently, a 4.0 balloon catheter was used to trap the separated portion into the guide and the whole system was removed successfully.The procedure was completed with another 3.50 x 24 synergy des.No patient complications were reported.
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