As reported, during a below the knee angioplasty, the balloon ruptured from a advance 14 lp low profile balloon catheter.
A 6fr cook ansel 45cm sheath was also utilized during the procedure.
The lesion was located in the posterior tibia with 90% occluded.
The inflation device used was from another manufacturer.
The balloon had been inflated at least two times and the duration of the inflations is unknown.
The inflation pressure was unknown.
There was blood noted in the inflation device.
The contrast used for inflation was unknown.
They were able to remove the device by removing the balloon over the wire.
There was no angulation or vessel tortuosity noted, but there was vessel calcification due to a significant amount of calcified plague.
The procedure was already completed prior to the device rupture.
No unintended section of the device remained inside of the patient.
No additional procedures were required due to this occurrence.
No adverse effects to the patient were reported due to the occurrence.
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