Occlusion Balloon Catheter M001171030Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · Occlusion Balloon Catheter · Class 2
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 08714729112396), received between Mar 15, 2019 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Component Missing” (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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Component Missing1
- Contamination1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Inflation Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Inflation Problem
Reportable based on device analysis completed on (b)(6)2026.It was reported that balloon expansion issue occurred.The target lesion was a tight stenotic occlusion located in the iliac artery. A 7/2/100 Occlusion Balloon Catheter was advanced for dilation. During the procedure, the balloon did not fully expand. The procedure was completed with a different device. There were no patient complications as a result of this event.However, device analysis revealed that the balloon ruptured.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50844007 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2019Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BECAME CONTAMINATED. A 7/2/100 OCCLUSION BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING PREPARATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS CONTAMINATED AS IT FELL OFF ON THE TABLE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9459914 ↗MalfunctionMar 15, 2019Component Missing; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Component Missing; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS NOT PRESENT. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN INTER ILIAC. A 7/2/100 OCCLUSION BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS INSERTED THROUGH THE NON-BSC 7F INTRODUCER. HOWEVER, WHEN THEY INFLATED IT AND LIQUID FLUSHED OUT, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS NOT PRESENT ON THE CATHETER. NO FRAGMENTS OF THE DEVICE WERE FOUND, RECOVERED AND LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETE WITH DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PROBLEM NOTED FROM THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8424934 ↗
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- TRANSFORM M003SSC07070Stryker Corporation · Catheter, intravascular occluding, temporary17 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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