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It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and severely calcified superficial femoral artery.A 6.0 x 100mm, 135cm ranger paclitaxel-coated pta balloon catheter was selected to treat the lower limb arterial stenosis.However, during the first inflation at 14 atmospheres for one minute duration time, the balloon ruptured in a pinhole shape.After decompression, the device was removed from the body and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications reported.
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