It was reported that slow deflation occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion with a significant bend of <45 degrees was located in the mildly tortuous and severely calcified iliac artery.A 12.0 x 60, 75cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.The balloon expanded slowly during inflation.Additionally, during deflation, the balloon deflation time was too slow.The balloon was inflated twice before it was noted that it was difficult to be deflated.No symptoms observed in the patient's body while the balloon remained inflated.The device was removed intact from the patient's body in deflated state.The procedure was completed with this device.No patient complications were reported and the patient condition was good.
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