As reported, during an angioplasty of the peroneal artery and using a advance 14 lp low profile balloon catheter, the balloon leaked due to a tear in the material.
The balloon was never able to be inflated.
Contrast could be seen coming from it after first attempting to inflate it.
A pinhole was observed and was leaking through that.
A 6 french 45cm ansel was utilized during the procedure, as well as an inflation device.
The balloon was removed through the sheath.
There was no tortuous or calcified anatomy noted.
There was no blood noted in the inflation device.
No unintended section of the device remained inside of the patient's body.
No additional procedures were required due to the occurrence.
No adverse effects were reported due to the occurrence.
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