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It was reported that the balloon ruptured.A 6.0 x 150mm, 90cm ranger paclitaxel-coated pta balloon catheter was selected for a patient procedure in the right superficial femoral artery.The patient had peripheral artery disease.The lesion was severely tortuous, 99% stenosed, and moderately calcified.During the procedure, inside of the patient, the balloon ruptured at 10atm during the first inflation.The shape of the rupture was a pinhole.The device was removed without any problems.The patient was in good condition after the procedure.No patient complications were reported.The procedure was completed with a different device.
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