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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 moderately calcified superficial femoral artery (sfa).A 4.0mmx40mmx135cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the first inflation at 5 atmospheres for 2 seconds, the balloon ruptured near the balloon shoulder.The device was removed and completed the procedure with another of same device.There were no patient injury reported and the patient condition was good.
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