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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenose target lesion was located in a shunt in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified left forearm vessel.A 4.0mmx20mmx40cm sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.The balloon was initially inflated at 6 atmospheres; however, during the second inflation at 10 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.The device was completely removed without any issue noted and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.
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