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It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and mildly calcified superficial femoral artery.Pre-dilation was performed with a 4mm balloon, and a 4.0 x 100mm ranger paclitaxel-coated pta balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during the first dilation the balloon was inflated to 4 atmospheres for 10 seconds, and the balloon ruptured.The device was removed from the body and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported.
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