It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.Vascular access was obtained via the femoral artery utilizing a contralateral approach.The (b)(6) stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified left common femoral artery.After a 9-40/0.014x175 non-bsc guidewire crossed the lesion, a 3mmx40mmx146cm coyote (tm) es balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.The balloon was inflated twice at 6 atmospheres.However, on the third inflation at 12 atmospheres for 90 seconds, the balloon ruptured.No segment of the balloon was detached inside the patient after it ruptured.The procedure was completed with 4x4 coyote es catheter balloon.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was good.
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