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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 70% stenosed target lesion was located in the non-tortuous and non-calcified vessel in the arm.A 10.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was advanced for arm angioplasty.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured on initial inflation at 8 atmospheres for less than a second.The balloon broke longitudinally.The device was removed without any fragments left inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another balloon.No complications were reported, and the patient was in good condition.
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