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NC SPRINTER® NCSP3527XRecalls & reported problems

Medtronic, Inc. · BALLOON NCSP3527X NCSPRINTER RX M US · Class 2

All models of NC SPRINTER (13)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00643169282032), received between Jan 2, 2025 and Jan 2, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Burst Container or Vessel” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Entrapment of Device1
  • Material Deformation1
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 2, 2025Burst Container or Vessel; Entrapment of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Deformation; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Burst Container or Vessel; Entrapment of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Deformation; Material Split, Cut or Torn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE INVOLVING AN NC SPRINTER BALLOON CATHETER, A LESION STENOSIS OF 90% WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE PROXIMAL SECTION OF THE LEFT ANTERIOR DESCENDING (LAD) ARTERY. THE ARTERY HAD MILD TORTUOSITY AND MODERATE CALCIFICATION. THE BALLOON BURST DURING BALLOON INFLATION AT 18 ATMS ON THE SECOND INFLATION. THE BALLOON WRAPPED AND TORE. THE LESION WAS PRE-DILATED, AND NONRESISTANCE OR EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE DEVICE'S ADVANCEMENT. THE DEVICE DID NOT PASS THROUGH A PREVIOUSLY-DEPLOYED STENT. THE DEVICE WAS INSPECTED AND NEGATIVE PREP WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT ISSUES. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS REPORTED AS ALIVE WITH NO INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21053211 ↗

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