It was reported that the balloon ruptured.
The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and moderately calcified brachial vein.
A 6.
00 mm/2.
0cm/50cm otw peripheral cutting balloon catheter was selected for use.
During the procedure, the balloon was inflated twice at 10atm within 15 seconds accordingly.
However, at second inflation, it was noted that the balloon ruptured.
The physician's comment was "the pressure was applied with an appropriate method, but a balloon rupture did not occur for the first time.
However, a balloon rupture has occurred when the pressure was applied for the second time.
" the device was removed without any problem using the normal method.
The procedure was completed with another of the same device.
No patient complications reported and the patient status was good.
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