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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.Vascular access was obtained via the right femoral artery.The 70% stenosed, 7mm x 3mm target lesion was located in the non-tortuous and moderately calcified superficial femoral artery.A 5.0 x 150, 135cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for pre-dilatation.However, during introduction, the device failed to pass through a 6fr sheath.The sheath and the 0.035 260cm zipwire guidewire were replaced but the device was difficult to track over the guidewire.During the first inflation at 5 atmospheres for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no complications reported and the patient status was stable.
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