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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the non-tortuous and severely calcified superficial femoral artery.A 6.0 x150, 135cm charger balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the first inflation at 7 atmospheres (nominal is 10 atmospheres) for less than 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device removed intact from the patient body.A 7mm x 40mm x 130cm innova stent was then used to apposed the lesion with another charger balloon and the procedure was completed.There were no patient complications reported.
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