As reported, during an unspecified procedure involving a patient with cirrhosis, an advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter's balloon leaked.A cook sheath was used, and a cook angiographic catheter was inserted into the abnormal esophageal-gastric fundal vein and embolization material, described as the appropriate amount of gelatin sponge particles, was slowly injected.The balloon catheter was then advanced over an unspecified wire guide.A pressure pump was used to inflate the balloon two times to eight atmospheres, for fifteen seconds each time; however, the balloon leaked, and blood was noted in the inflation device.The balloon was not inflated within a stent.Another device of the same type was used to complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures or experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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