It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the severely tortuous and severely calcified vessel below the knee.A 3.0mm x 220mm x 150cm coyote balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during initial inflation at 14 atmospheres for 20 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed without any problem and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient status was good.
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