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It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified vessel superficial femoral artery to popliteal artery.A 4mm x 40mm x 146cm coyote es balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.A total of three inflations were performed.The first inflation was at 6 atm for 30 seconds, the second inflation at 8 atm for 30 seconds, and the third inflation at 6 atm for 30 seconds.During the third inflation at 6 atm for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
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