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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The patient presented with peripheral artery disease (pad).The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified common femoral artery (cfa).A 7.0mm x 20mm x 135cm sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during first inflation at 6 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured in the middle.The device was removed and the procedure completed with a 4.0mm non bsc device.There were no patient injury reported and the patient condition was good.
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