As reported, the balloon of a 6/7f mynx control vascular closure device (vcd) ruptured during the maneuver of pulling the balloon through the calcified vessel.Subsequently, the procedure was successfully completed using another mynx control vcd.There was no reported patient injury.The device had been stored and prepared in accordance with the instructions for use (ifu).The balloon lost pressure slightly after being pulled to the arteriotomy.However, before losing pressure fully, the operator was able to check the leakage from the balloon in the angiography.Upon confirming the leakage, the device was promptly removed without utilizing the buttons.The femoral artery¿s suitability was verified on angiography or venography including the insertion angle (30-45 degrees) of the 6f non-cordis vascular sheath introducer.The vessel diameter was confirmed to be equal to or greater than 5 mm.There was moderate vessel tortuosity.There was severe presence of calcium in the vicinity of the puncture site.There was no prior pta, stent, or vascular graft in the common femoral artery.The procedure involved an interventional peripheral procedure with a retrograde approach.The operator held certification for using the mynx device.Other procedural details were requested but are unknown, unavailable, not answered, or not applicable.The device will be returned for evaluation.Addendum: based on preliminary review of the returned device received for decontamination, the sealant was exposed to blood and exposed from the sealant sleeves.
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