It was reported the balloon burst circumferentially and detached.
A 7.
0 x 150, 75cm mustang balloon was selected for use in a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) of the 90% stenosed, mildly tortuous and severely calcified superficial femoral artery (sfa).
During the first inflation, the balloon burst circumferentially approximately 5cm from the tip.
During removal, the distal portion broke off and was able to be removed from the patient still on the guidewire with out any complications.
The procedure was completed with another device and no patient complications were reported.
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