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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.Vascular access was obtained via right femoral artery utilizing a contralateral approach.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the severely calcified left common femoral artery.A 6f non-bsc introducer sheath was inserted and a non-bsc guidewire crossed the lesion but severe calcification was observed and so pre-dilation was performed with a 6mmx2cm pcb balloon catheter at 6 atmospheres.And then, a 8.0mmx20mmx135cm sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during first inflation at 4 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured.Subsequently, a 8.0 x 20, 75cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced but it also ruptured at 6 atmospheres for 5 seconds.A non-bsc balloon catheter was used to complete the procedure.No patient complications were reported.
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