IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT BREAK OCCURRED. A 32 X 3.50 REBEL STENT WAS SELECTED FOR USE. HOWEVER, DURING PREPARATION, THE DISTAL PROTECTIVE STYLET WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND THE STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM FRACTURED AT ABOUT THE MONORAIL WIRE OUTLET AREA. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.