Edwards received notification that at the end of a chordae replacement and ring implant surgery, using a vascular clamp device, the balloon bursted.Surgery was performed by atriotomy.As reported, the balloon pressure maintained constant throughout the procedure.The event occurred during closure of the atrium.At the point of the balloon burst, the pressure dropped rapidly.There was no significant prolongation in surgical/bypass time due to this issue.The patient was noted as to be fine.Surgeon was noted as to be very experienced in using the device.
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