Ta cap have self healing (if done properly) capability, function  
within spec and design within the margin, should be OK, unless you  
got from non-proven  source  (parts... there are Ta caps that would  
blow, just a little over the spec....).
my 1.5 cents.
       jk
On Apr 11, 2016, at 7:45 PM, Julie Silk wrote:

> Are you sure the blown tantalum capacitor was a result of the  
> failure and not the cause of it?  That is, if the cap blew, would  
> this cause the overheating that spewed molten solder out of the  
> via?  Ta caps can fail with the right (wrong) circumstances, even  
> if loaded correctly.


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