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It was reported that balloon rupture, shaft break, and difficulty removal occurred.The completely occluded target lesion was located in the non-tortuous and non-calcified right subclavian vein with stent occlusion.A 12.0 x 80, 75cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, on initial inflation at 12 atmospheres for 10-15 seconds, the balloon ruptured and was completely torn in half.The peripheral half of the balloon bunched and could not be withdrawn from the sheath.A snare was advanced over the balloon and attempted to remove it through the access.The procedure was completed with a non-boston scientific balloon catheter.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient was doing well.
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