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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.Vascular access was obtained by ipsilateral approach via the femoral artery.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately calcified left superficial femoral artery - below the knee.After crossing the guidewire, a 2.5mm x 150mm x 150cm coyote balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.The balloon was initially inflated at nominal pressure; however, on the second inflation at about 10 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with another same size coyote balloon catheter.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.
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