From the Department of Neuroradiology (J.P.T.), National Neurosciences Institute, Singapore.
Division of Neurology (L.Y.).
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2020 Dec;41(12):2317-2319. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A6804. Epub 2020 Oct 15.
We encountered 2 separate instances of damage to JET 7 reperfusion catheters when they were used in conjunction with a stent retriever during mechanical thrombectomy. On both occasions, after 1 or 2 passes with a stent retriever, we found that the distal end of the catheter was frayed and it ballooned up on flushing with saline. This mechanical failure could potentially lead to serious complications; hence, it should be shared with fellow neurointerventionalists.
我们在机械血栓切除术中联合使用支架取栓器时遇到了 2 例 JET 7 再灌注导管损坏的情况。在使用支架取栓器通过 1 或 2 次后,我们发现导管的远端磨损,用生理盐水冲洗时会膨胀。这种机械故障可能会导致严重的并发症;因此,应该与神经介入医生分享。