It was reported that balloon ruptured and balloon tip detachment occurred.Vascular access was obtained via the dorsalis pedis.The target lesion was located in the superficial femoral artery (sfa).After a guide wire crossed the lesion in bare back over-the-wire with no sheath "coral reef type calcium, very hard" in the sfa, a 4.0 mm x 80 mm x 150 cm coyote¿ balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during inflation at over rated burst pressure, the balloon ruptured.When the device was removed, it was noted that the tip of the catheter broke off of the balloon catheter.The physician was unable to capture the detached tip and left inside the patient's body.No further patient complications were reported.
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