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It was reported that balloon rupture and removal difficulties occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and moderate to severely calcified vessel.A 5.00mm x 6mm nc emerge balloon catheter was advanced for post-dilatation.However, during the second inflation at 22 atmospheres in 14 seconds, the balloon ruptured and would not slide back on the non-boston scientific (bsc) guidewire.The balloon and guidewire were removed from the patient body as one unit.The procedure was completed with a non-bsc device.No patient complications were reported.
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