It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified superficial femoral artery (sfa).A 5f 45cm introducer sheath was placed.After a non-bsc guidewire was advanced to cross the lesion, a 4.0mm x 150mm x 150cm coyote balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, upon the first inflation, the balloon ruptured at 14 atmospheres.The device was completely removed and the procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was good.
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