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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the 100% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the mildly tortuous and moderately calcified vessel in the forearm.A 4.0mmx20mmx40cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation; however, during first inflation, the balloon ruptured at 3 atmospheres.The device was removed without any problem and the procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no complications nor injuries reported.
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