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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified superficial femoral artery.A 4.0 x 40, 135cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for predilaton.However, during inflation at 8 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.The balloon was removed and dilatation was performed using a 4mm balloon.Following deployment of a 7.0 x 80 eluvia drug-eluting stent, post-dilatation was performed with a 6.0 x 40, 135cm mustang balloon catheter.However, during inflation at 4 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.
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