CRE Wireguided M00558400Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · Esophageal/Pyloric Wireguided Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2
All models of CRE Wireguided (12)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Boston Scientific CRE wireguided dilatation balloon is used to widen narrowed areas of the esophagus, pylorus or bile ducts during endoscopy. The 43 reports mostly describe the balloon bursting, puncturing or leaking fluid and gas so it would not inflate or dilate properly, with procedures completed using another balloon. There are no deaths and no injuries. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 45
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 45 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729339335), received between Oct 1, 2018 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 45 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Burst Container or Vessel” (21 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Burst Container or Vessel21
- Material Puncture/Hole14
- Leak/Splash12
- Inflation Problem7
- Use of Device Problem7
- Material Integrity Problem5
- Material Split, Cut or Torn2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions29
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient16
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 45 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Burst Container or Vessel; Use of Device Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50765921 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Inflation Problem; Leak/Splash
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50599508 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Burst Container or Vessel; Inflation Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50240175 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS BEING PREPARED TO BE USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT IN A DUODENOSCOPIC CHOLEDOCHOLITHOTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. IT WAS INDICATED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED BECAUSE THE PATIENT HAD BILE DUCT STONES WITH CHOLANGITIS, ABDOMINAL PAIN, FEVER AND OBSTRUCTIVE JAUNDICE. DURING PREPARATION, WHEN THE BALLOON WAS FILLED WITH WATER, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BALLOON HAD RUPTURED AND WAS LEAKING. NO PIECE OF THE BALLOON DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24434589 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Leak/Splash; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING LIQUID DURING DEPLOYMENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THE TYPE OF PROCEDURE AND THE ANATOMY LOCATION OF THE PROCEDURE ARE UNKNOWN AND ARE BEING REPORTED AS THE PINHOLE MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN THE ESOPHAGUS. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 25,2026. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS VISIBLE DAMAGE NOTED ON THE BALLOON.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24402535 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Inflation Problem; Leak/Splash; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE DUODENAL PAPILLA DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON CATHETER WAS FLUSHED WITH SALINE, A GUIDEWIRE WAS ADVANCED, AND THE DEVICE WAS INTRODUCED THROUGH THE BIOPSY CHANNEL TO THE DUODENAL PAPILLA. AT 10:55, THE BALLOON WAS POSITIONED FOR DILATION, AND AT 11:00, INFLATION COULD NOT BE ACHIEVED DUE TO DAMAGE AND PRESSURE LEAKAGE. THE SYRINGE WAS REMOVED, AND THE CATHETER WAS WITHDRAWN. THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF DAMAGE NOTED TO THE BALLOON PORTION OF THE DEVICE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24349293 ↗MalfunctionJan 21, 2026Burst Container or Vessel; Inflation Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE BILIARY TRACT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) STONE REMOVAL PROCEDURE TO TREAT JAUNDICE AND LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS DAMAGED AND IT COULD NOT BE PROPERLY INFLATED IN THE PAPILLA. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS. THE REPORTED EVENT MAY SUGGEST A BALLOON BURST OCCURRED DURING THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24133727 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Burst Container or Vessel; Inflation Problem; Use of Device Problem; Burst Container or Vessel; Inflation Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE TO TREAT BILE DUCT STONES PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON COULD NOT BE DILATED, AND THE DILATION EFFECT WAS NOT ACHIEVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT AND THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE. NOTE: THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU) INDICATE THAT THIS BALLOON SHOULD NOT BE PRE-INFLATED PRIOR TO USE IN THE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS PRE-INFLATED OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEEMED A REPORTABLE EVENT BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION FINDING OF DEVICE BALLOON BURST. PLEASE SEE BLOCK H11 FOR FULL INVESTIGATION DETAILS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23459088 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2025Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash; Use of Device Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash; Use of Device Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE TO TREAT A COMMON BILE DUCT STONE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED TO DILATE THE STRICTURE OF THE COMMON BILE DUCT, THE BALLOON LEAKED GAS WITHOUT PRESSURIZATION, AND THE BALLOON WAS DAMAGED AFTER EXAMINATION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE. ***ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED AUGUST 5, 2025*** WHEN USING AN EXPANDING BALLOON TO DILATE THE STENOSIS PART OF THE COMMON BILE DUCT, THE BALLOON BEGAN TO LEAK BEFORE ANY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BALLOON HAD ALREADY BURST.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22709487 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2025Leak/Splash; Use of Device Problem; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Leak/Splash; Use of Device Problem; Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. DURING PREPARATION, THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING AIR. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEEMED A REPORTABLE EVENT BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION FINDING OF A BALLOON LONGITUDINALLY TORN. PLEASE SEE BLOCK H11 FOR FULL INVESTIGATION DETAILS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21552776 ↗MalfunctionFeb 11, 2025Burst Container or Vessel; Inflation Problem; Burst Container or Vessel; Inflation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE BILIARY TRACT DURING A BILIARY DILATATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING PAPILLA DILATION, THE BALLOON BURST AT 9 ATM AND IT COULD NOT BE DILATED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO PIECE OF THE BALLOON DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON APRIL 2, 2025. THE PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON COULD NOT BE INFLATED DURING THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21355246 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE GALLBLADDER DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AFTER THE BALLOON PACKAGING WAS OPENED, THE PRESSURE DID NOT RISE DURING USE, THE BALLOON COULD NOT BE INFLATED, AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BALLOON WAS DAMAGED. THE SPECIFIC DAMAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21351557 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2024Break; Crack; Unsealed Device Packaging; Break; Crack; Unsealed Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC DILATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. DURING PREPARATION OUTSIDE THE PATIENT, THE PRODUCT WAS UNPACKED, AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CATHETER WAS BROKEN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SECOND CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT AND THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE. ***ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON JANUARY 2, 2025. *** IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS CRACKED AND DID NOT BREAK INTO TWO SEPARATE PIECES. ***ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON MARCH 6, 2025*** IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY FOUND THAT THE OPENING OF THE PACKAGING BAG WAS NOT SEALED. THIS IS THE REAL EVENT, NOT THE CATHETER HAVING CRACKS OR FRACTURES, SO THE DEVICE RETURNED WAS INTACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21050404 ↗MalfunctionJul 11, 2024Burst Container or Vessel; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Burst Container or Vessel; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON BURST. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO PIECE OF THE BALLOON WAS DETACH INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT AND THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19720763 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE PAPILLA DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON BURST WHEN PRESSURIZED FOR DILATION. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT NO PIECES OF THE BALLOON DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18664959 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2023Leak/Splash; Use of Device Problem; Leak/Splash; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS BEING PREPARED FOR USE IN THE ESOPHAGUS DURING AN ESOPHAGEAL STENOSIS DILATATION PROCEDURE TO BE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. DURING PREPARATION, AN INFLATION EXAMINATION WAS PERFORMED OUTSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY AND FOUND THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING LIQUID. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE. NOTE: THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU) INDICATE THAT THIS BALLOON SHOULD NOT BE PRE-INFLATED PRIOR TO USE IN THE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS PRE-INFLATED OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17692153 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2023Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE ESOPHAGUS DURING AN ESOPHAGEAL STENOSIS DILATATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING LIQUID. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17686847 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2023Burst Container or Vessel; Use of Device Problem; Burst Container or Vessel; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS UNPACKED TO BE USED IN THE PAPILLARY ORIFICE FOR AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. DURING PREPARATION, THE BALLOON WAS NOTED TO BE RUPTURED AND COULD NOT BE USED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON.. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE. NOTE: THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU) INDICATE THAT THIS BALLOON SHOULD NOT BE PRE-INFLATED PRIOR TO USE IN THE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS PRE-INFLATED OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16924515 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2023Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE DUODENAL PAPILLA DURING A BILIARY DILATATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON BURST AROUND 9ATM/10MM. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT NO PIECES OF THE BALLOON DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16103474 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE OPENING OF THE COMMON BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6), 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE BALLOON WAS BEING FILLED, THE BALLOON BURST AND LEAKED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15771181 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE NIPPLE MOUTH DURING PROCEDURE AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE PHYSICIAN USED A LITTLE BIT OF PRESSURE FOR A FEW SECONDS, THE BALLOON WAS BURST. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15476042 ↗MalfunctionSep 2, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE DUODENAL PAPILLA DURING A DILATION OF THE BILIARY TRACT PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON BURST. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15349452 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE PAPILLA OF DUODENUM DURING A BILIARY TRACT DILATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON BURST AND LEAKED WATER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15265650 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON BURST AT LESS THAN THE WORKING PRESSURE AND WAS LEAKING LIQUID. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15210421 ↗MalfunctionJun 13, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHILE DILATING THE PAPILLA, THE BALLOON BURST NEAR THE WORKING PRESSURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14681185 ↗
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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
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