It was reported that balloon rupture occurred and removal difficulties were encountered.A 3.00 x 38mm synergy xd drug-eluting stent was advanced for treatment.However, as the stent was being deployed, the balloon burst and pulled blood into the inflation device.The physician noticed that the proximal and distal edges of stent expanded but the rest did not.The stent could not be removed or inflated.The hub was cut and a guidezilla2 guide extension catheter was introduced to successfully recapture the stent.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported.
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