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It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and moderately calcified left hand shunt vessel.During shunt pta, after the wire passed through the lesion, a 6.0 x 40, 75cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.During the initial inflation at 8 atmospheres for 10 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
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