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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 21nov2024 it was reported that balloon leak occurred.A 6.0 x 40, 135cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the procedure, the balloon was delivered to the lesion site along the v18 guide wire, the contrast medium was injected, and the lesion site was developed.When the balloon was pressed to 10 atm, it was found that the balloon leaked and could not be opened.A visible pinhole noted on the balloon material which contributed to the leak failure was unknown.The device was removed without any problem, and the procedure was completed with another of same device.There was no patient complications reported, and the patient condition following procedure was stable.However, device analysis revealed that a partial balloon circumferential tear was identified.
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