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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified vessel below the knee.A 2mm x 40mm x 144cm coyote otw balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during first inflation at 8 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications as a result of this event and the patient condition were good post-procedure.
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