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It was reported via user/facility medwatch# (b)(4) that balloon rupture occurred.The 70-80% stenosed target lesion was located in the left anterior descending artery.After engaging a 6 fr ebu 3.0 guide catheter and placing a non-bsc wire, pre-dilatation was performed with a 2.0 compliant balloon.A 2.50mm x 12mm nc emerge balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.The balloon was initially inflated at 22 atmospheres for 69 seconds; however, during the second inflation at 20 atmospheres for 22 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was completely removed and there were no patient complications reported.
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