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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The patient presented with peripheral artery disease (pad).The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified superficial femoral artery.A 4.0mm x 150mm x 150cm coyote balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during initial inflation at 12 atmospheres for 10 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported, and the patient condition was good post-procedure.
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