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It was reported that balloon burst occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the eccentric, non-tortuous and moderately calcified common femoral artery.A 8.0 x40, 75cm charger balloon catheter was advanced for claudication procedure.However, the balloon ruptured upon initial inflation at 6 atmospheres for <20 seconds.The device was successfully removed from the patient, and the procedure was completed with a smaller 7x40 charger balloon.There was no patient complications noted as a result of this event.
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