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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 50% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and severely calcified vessel.An 8.0 x 60, 75cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for left brachiocephalic fistuloplasty procedure.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon second inflation at 15 atmospheres for less than 1 minute.The device was removed without any fragments left in the patient, and the procedure was completed with another 8.0 x 60, 75cm mustang balloon.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
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