It was reported that catheter entrapment and shaft break occurred.
A 15mm x 5.
00mm nc quantum apex balloon catheter was selected for use.
However, upon entering a 0.
14 unknown guide wire into the catheter, the balloon shaft was stuck on the wire in the guide catheter and as the physician was pushing the device, the catheter broke.
The physician was able to remove everything as he pulled back the wire.
A new wire and a 20x5.
00mm balloon was used and completed the procedure.
No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was fine.
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