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World J Cardiol. Jul 26, 2021; 13(7): 223-229
Published online Jul 26, 2021. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i7.223
Published online Jul 26, 2021. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i7.223
Table 1 Summary of device modes of failure for fractional flow reserve coronary guidewires
| Device mode of failure | VerrataTM (Philips), n = 199 | CometTM (Boston Scientific), n = 180 | PressureWireTM X (Abbott), n = 107 | Total, n = 486 |
| Guidewire distal tip fracture | 55 (27.6) | 68 (37.8) | 51 (47.7) | 174 (35.8) |
| Guidewire kinking | 37 (18.6) | 103 (57.2) | 12 (11.2) | 152 (31.3) |
| Communication failure | 64 (32.2) | 59 (32.8) | 18 (16.8) | 141 (29.0) |
| Failure to advance guidewire | 62 (31.2) | 36 (20.0) | 14 (13.1) | 112 (23.0) |
| Peeled guidewire coating | 6 (3.0) | 83 (46.1) | 0 (0) | 89 (18.3) |
| Guidewire shaft fracture | 25 (12.6) | 22 (12.2) | 10 (9.3) | 67 (13.8) |
- Citation: Khalid N, Pandey Y, Khalid U, Kamran H, Wermers JP, Chhabra L, Alam M, Jneid H, Kayani WT. Modes of failure with fractional flow reserve guidewires: Insights from the manufacturer and user facility device experience database. World J Cardiol 2021; 13(7): 223-229
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v13/i7/223.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v13.i7.223