As reported by an edwards lifesciences affiliate in germany, regarding a 26mm sapien 3 ultra valve implant inside a surgical valve in aortic position by transfemoral approach.During procedure, while deploying the valve the balloon of the 26mm commander delivery system radially burst at the end of the inflation.No valve post dilation was needed, there was good result with no pvl.The commander delivery system was successfully retrieved from patient through the esheath.No component was missing on the commander delivery system after removal.However, when inspecting the esheath, it was found that the esheath distal tip was torn.Patient outcome was good post procedure.
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