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It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.A 5.0mm x 100mm x 75cm athletis balloon catheter was selected for use in a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty procedure to treat shunt stenosis.The target area was 75% stenosed, and the anatomy was moderately tortuous.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured at 6 atmospheres when inflated for 10 seconds.A pinhole was located near the balloon tip.The device was removed using the normal method without issue, and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event, and the patient was in good condition after the procedure.
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