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CRE Wireguided M00558410Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · Esophageal/Pyloric Wireguided Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

Quick summary

This Boston Scientific CRE wireguided balloon dilatation catheter is used to widen narrowed passages in the esophagus, pylorus, or bile duct during endoscopic procedures. The 38 reports mostly describe the balloon bursting or leaking fluid during use, and occasionally failing to inflate; in the reports reviewed, no balloon fragments were left in the patient and the procedures were finished with another catheter. No deaths and no injuries were reported. There are no recalls for this device.

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Adverse event reports
39
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 39 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729339342), received between Oct 16, 2018 and Sep 3, 2026 — classified as 39 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Burst Container or Vessel” (19 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 1 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: 1 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 2 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 1 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 1 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 1 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel19
  • Material Puncture/Hole16
  • Leak/Splash10
  • Inflation Problem4
  • Use of Device Problem3
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Material Deformation1
  • Material Integrity Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions20
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient19

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 39 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Inflation Problem; Leak/Splash; Use of Device Problem

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50599745 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Burst Container or Vessel

    It was reported to Boston Scientific Corporation that a CRE Wireguided Dilatation Balloon was attempted to be used in the biliary tract during an Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure for stenosis performed on (b)(6) 2026.During the procedure, the balloon burst after reaching a diameter of 15mm. The procedure was completed with another CRE Wireguided Dilatation Balloon.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event. The patients condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50217658 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Burst Container or Vessel; Inflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) STONE REMOVAL PROCEDURE FOR LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON BURST AND FAILED TO INFLATE. NO PIECE OF 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 PATIENTS CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25542210 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 12, 2026Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE ESOPHAGUS DURING AN ESOPHAGEAL STRICTURE AND DILATION PROCEDURE FOR STENOSIS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON LEAKED LIQUID FROM THE FRONT END OF THE DEVICE. 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 24853080 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 9, 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 USED IN THE PAPILLA DURING A CHOLEDOCHOLITHOTOMY PROCEDURE TO TREAT COMMON BILE DUCT STONES PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE STONE WAS RELATIVELY LARGE, AND WHEN IT WAS READY TO EXPAND, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BALLOON WAS RUPTURED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO PIECE OF THE BALLOON DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT. 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.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23763856 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2025Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash; Use of Device Problem; Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash; Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE TO TREAT AN ABDOMINAL PAIN PERFORMED ON SEPTEMBER 05, 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE CONTRAST MEDIUM WAS INJECTED OUTSIDE THE BODY AND LIQUID LEAKAGE WAS FOUND. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON BURST AT 10MM, BUT NO PIECE OF THE BALLOON DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT. A PHOTO OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE OUTSIDE THE PATIENT WAS PROVIDED AND SHOWED THAT 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'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. ***CORRECTION NOTED ON NOVEMBER 26, 2025*** IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON LEAKAGE OCCURRED INSIDE THE PATIENT AND THE BALLOON WAS NOT PRE-INFLATED PRIOR TO USE IN THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23184640 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2025Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash; Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE TO TREAT JAUNDICE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE BALLOON WAS INFLATED, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AND THE CONTRAST AGENT INSIDE WAS LEAKING OUT. A PHOTO (X-RAY IMAGE) OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE INSIDE THE PATIENT WAS PROVIDED AND SHOWS A CONTRAST LEAKAGE. 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.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23129932 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Leak/Splash; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Leak/Splash; Material Split, Cut or Torn

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE DUODENAL PAPILLA DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS INFLATED, BUT THEN THERE WAS CONTRAST LEAKAGE. 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. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEEMED A REPORTABLE EVENT BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION FINDING OF A BALLOON CIRCUMFERENTIAL TEAR. PLEASE SEE BLOCK H11 FOR FULL INVESTIGATION DETAILS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22833618 ↗
  • 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 COMMON BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AFTER THE BALLOON PACKAGING WAS OPENED, 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 21351559 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 4, 2024Burst Container or Vessel; Use of Device Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Burst Container or Vessel; Use of Device Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS BEING PREPARED FOR USE IN A TRANSDUODENOSCOPIC PAPILLARY DILATION PROCEDURE TO BE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. DURING PREPARATION, THE MID SEGMENT OF 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'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 19902945 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 15, 2023Burst 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 ESOPHAGEAL ANASTOMOSIS DURING AN ESOPHAGEAL DILATATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON BURST AFTER BEING GRADUALLY PRESSURIZED TO 12 PA FOR 30 SECONDS. 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 18142576 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 28, 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 OPENING OF THE COMMON BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON BURST INSIDE THE PATIENT AND LEAKED WHILE BEING INJECTED WITH LIQUID. IT WAS REPORTED 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 16632420 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 1, 2022Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE ESOPHAGUS DURING A DILATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING WATER AND A HOLE WAS VISIBLE ON THE BALLOON. 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 15142745 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 4, 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 AND CYSTIC DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT WHEN THE BALLOON WAS FILLED WITH WATER, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. 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 14274699 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 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 BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE INFLATED; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BALLOON LEAKED AND BURST. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13871836 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 6, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash; Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash

    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) 2021. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING LIQUID 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 CONDITION FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE. INVESTIGATION RESULTS REVEALED THAT THE BALLOON BURST; THEREFORE, THIS IS NOW AN MDR REPORTABLE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13177124 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 19, 2021Burst Container or Vessel; Material Puncture/Hole; Burst Container or Vessel; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT (CBD) DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) WITH CALCULUS REMOVAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THEY WERE ABLE TO CANNULATE THE SCOPE SUCCESSFULLY. BASED ON THE ANGIOGRAPHY SHOWING STONES IN THE UPPER MIDDLE SECTION OF THE COMMON BILE DUCT, BALLOON INFLATION WAS NEEDED. THEY INJECTED LIQUID AS REQUIRED AND LEAKAGE WAS NOTICED IN THE BALLOON; HENCE, THEY COULD NOT DILATE PAPILLA. THEY REMOVED THE BALLOON AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BALLOON WAS CRACKED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATION 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 12344511 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 10, 2021Inflation Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Inflation Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    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) 2021. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE FILLED WITH SALINE; HOWEVER, THE BALLOON FAILED TO INFLATE. 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. INVESTIGATION RESULTS REVEALED THAT THIS BALLOON HAD A PINHOLE; THEREFORE, THIS IS NOW AN MDR REPORTABLE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11802463 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 6, 2021Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash; Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE DUODENAL SPHINCTER DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON COULD NOT BE INFLATED. REPORTEDLY, THE BALLOON WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE PATIENT AND FOUND THAT THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING CONTRAST. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATION 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. INVESTIGATION RESULTS REVEALED THAT THE BALLOON WAS BURST; THEREFORE, THIS IS NOW AN MDR REPORTABLE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11619200 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2021Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT (CBD) DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC PAPILLOSTOMY OF THE DUODENUM PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AN ATTEMPT TO INFLATE THE BALLOON WAS MADE; HOWEVER, THE BALLOON DEFLATED AUTOMATICALLY. AFTER IMAGING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS LEAKING IN THE BALLOON. THE BALLOON WAS WITHDRAWN AND FOUND A HOLE WHEN THE PHYSICIAN RE-INFLATED THE BALLOON. ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATION TO DETERMINE THE SIZE/NATURE OF THE HOLE HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED, SO THE REPORTED EVENT WILL BE CONSIDERED A PINHOLE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CRE WIREGUIDED DILATION 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 11610641 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 23, 2020Leak/Splash; Material Puncture/Hole; Leak/Splash; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT (CBD) DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING WHEN INFLATED. 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. INVESTIGATION RESULTS REVEALED THAT THE BALLOON HAD A PINHOLE; THEREFORE, THIS IS NOW AN MDR REPORTABLE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 11066993 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 23, 2020Leak/Splash; Material Puncture/Hole; Leak/Splash; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT (CBD) DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING WHEN INFLATED. 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. INVESTIGATION RESULTS REVEALED THAT THE BALLOON HAD TWO PINHOLES; THEREFORE, THIS IS NOW AN MDR REPORTABLE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 11066219 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 18, 2020Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

    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) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BALLOON HAD A HOLE. 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. INVESTIGATION RESULTS REVEALED THAT THE BALLOON HAD A PINHOLE; THEREFORE, THIS IS NOW AN MDR REPORTABLE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10861002 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 20, 2020Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

    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) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON HAD A HOLE. 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. INVESTIGATION RESULTS REVEALED THAT THE BALLOON HAD A PINHOLE; THEREFORE, THIS IS NOW AN MDR REPORTABLE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10707302 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 29, 2020Burst Container or Vessel; Material Puncture/Hole; Burst Container or Vessel; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CRE WIREGUIDED DILATATION BALLOON WAS USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT (CBD) DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AT THIS TIME. 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 Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10340091 ↗

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