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Stellarex AB35SX060060135Recalls & reported problems

Spectranetics Corporation · Stellarex 0.035 OTW Drug-coated Angioplasty Balloon (6mm x 60mm) x 135cm · Class 3

All models of Stellarex (8)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00813132024291), received between Dec 23, 2019 and Feb 21, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (3 reports).

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture3

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 21, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    A STELLAREX DEVICE WAS USED IN THE MID SFA. DURING INFLATION AT 8 ATM, A BALLOON PINHOLE LEAK WAS OBSERVED, CAUSED BY A STENT STRUT INSIDE THE STENT. A NEW STELLAREX DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. THIS PRODUCT PROBLEM IS BEING SUBMITTED PER FDA REQUEST BECAUSE THE BALLOON RUPTURED BELOW RBP.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16414810 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 30, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    THE STELLAREX DEVICE WAS USED IN A SEVERELY CALCIFIED AND SLIGHTLY TORTUOUS MID SFA. DURING INFLATION AT NOMINAL PRESSURE FOR THIRTY SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10215793 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 23, 2019Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    DURING INFLATION IN A CALCIFIED LESION, THE STELLAREX BALLOON BURST AT 8 PSI (5 ATM).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9513729 ↗

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