Information was received from healthcare professional via manufacturing representative regarding patient with compression fracture for spinal therapy.It was an intra-op event.It was reported that ibt failed during the first insertion attempt into the vertebral body because there was a hole in the balloon and contrast media leaked into the vertebral body.Rapture occurred during inflation.Pressure was 100.Volume prior to rupture was 2ml.It was confirmed that there was no issue with ibt.There was a delay in overall procedure.Less than 60 mins.No fragments of balloon left in patient.Patient not allergic to contrast media.It was cleaned with saline via osteo introducer no further patient symptoms reported.No further complications reported regarding the event.Update: 2020-jul-21; therapy used was percutaneous vertebroplasty to treat ovf.
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