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It was reported that deflation issue occurred.Vascular access was obtained via femoral artery.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and mildly calcified anterior tibial artery.A 2.5mm x 100mm x 150cm, otw coyote balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.The balloon was inflated at 8 atmospheres for 2 minutes with a saline contrast ratio of 3:1.However, during the procedure, the balloon shows persistently inflated even after deflating it.Deflation activity was done with help of a non-boston scientific inflation device by pulling the plunger back release the locking lever.Subsequently, the balloon was removed through the sheath carefully for 3 minutes.The procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no complications reported and the patient status was stable.
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