As reported, during an interventional procedure with atherectomy involving the right superficial femoral artery, a pinhole leak was found at the proximal end of an advance 18 lp low profile balloon catheter's balloon.
The leak was found upon inflation of the device, which was being used for post dilation of an unknown stent.
The balloon was inflated one time to ten atmospheres, using an 80/20 ratio of saline to omnipaque contrast, with an unknown inflation device.
The lesion was reported to be approximately sixty percent occluded; however, no angulation, tortuosity, or calcification was noted.
Blood was noted in the inflation device.
Although a cook 6 french x 45-centimeter sheath was used during the procedure, the balloon was removed by itself, over an unknown wire guide.
The procedure was successfully completed with another 18lp balloon.
A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.
The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.
According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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