It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified right anterior tibial artery.A 2mm x 20mm x 143cm coyote es balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during first inflation at 10 atmospheres for 15 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed without any problem and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was good.
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