It was reported that during removal this balloon became dislodged and detached due to calcification leaving unretrieved fragments in the patient.This ranger drug-coated balloon 8.0 mm x 40 mm, 80 cm was initially reported as a no cross.Additional information was received that during the this treatment.The balloon was deflated and withdrawn without resistance, but it got dislodged (distal part severed) and detached from the guide due to the presence of calcification.Upon withdrawal, the balloon remained inside the stent and got separated from the guide when exiting the later.The surgeon attempted to get it back, but it was impossible; therefore, an additional stent was deployed to block the unrecoverable balloon between the 2 stents.No patient complications were reported.
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