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Sterling™ H74939031404010Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

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Quick summary

This Boston Scientific Sterling balloon dilatation catheter is used to open narrowed arteries, most often in the leg, forearm, or dialysis shunt. Most of the 68 reports describe the balloon bursting during inflation or while being pushed through a bent or narrowed vessel, with a few mentioning difficulty inflating or deflating it or trouble removing it. There are no deaths and 1 injury. No recalls name this device, and reports have slowed from 9 in the earlier 12 months to 3 in the most recent12 months.

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Adverse event reports
68
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 68 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729756996), received between Aug 17, 2018 and Apr 1, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 67 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (62 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 2 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 2 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 1 reportsJun 2025: 2 reportsJul 2025: 3 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520263
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture62
  • Deflation Problem3
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Inflation Problem2
  • Break1
  • Contamination1
  • Difficult to Remove1
  • Material Deformation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions51
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient17

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 68 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Nonstandard Device; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SHUNT. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, RESISTANCE WAS ENCOUNTERED DURING INSERTION, AND THE SHEATH WAS NOTED TO BE BENT. THE BALLOON WAS FORCEFULLY ADVANCED, AND RUPTURE OCCURRED WITHIN THE SHEATH PRIOR TO INFLATION. DAMAGE TO THE DISTAL TIP OF THE BALLOON WAS OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT, AND THE PATIENT REMAINED STABLE POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24758869 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED VESSEL IN THE FOREARM. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM USING THE NORMAL METHOD, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24737549 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE IN AN ENDOVASCULAR TREATMENT. DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23480033 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 1, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER THE FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22691775 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 30, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22666115 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 16, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT NOMINAL ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT THE MIDDLE PART OF THE BALLOON. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND A PINHOLE WAS NOTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURIES REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22524630 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 11, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 12 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURIES REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22482068 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED IN A PINHOLE FORM AT NEAR THE TIP. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22210843 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 13, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THIRD INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22203451 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 12, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 4.0MM X 40MM X 135CM STERLING MR BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCE FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22005862 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 3, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED LEFT POPLITEAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 12 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED IN A PINHOLE FORM. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21761153 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 16, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER THE SECOND INFLATION AT NOMINAL PRESSURE FOR 10 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21170009 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 11, 2024Contamination; Contamination

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONTAMINATION OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT A HAIR WAS FOUND IN THE PRODUCT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20429039 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 22, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED POPLITEAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER THE SECOND INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19793307 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 20, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED POPLITEAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 3 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19577147 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 13, 2024Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem; Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS SLOW TO DEFLATE. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND CALCIFIED CAROTID ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION AND INFLATED TO 12 ATMOSPHERES FOR 1 MIN. HOWEVER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS TOO SLOW TO INFLATE AND DEFLATE. THE BALLOON WAS PULLED OUT AND REMOVED IN A DEFLATED STATE, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THIS DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19531738 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 15, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR LESS THAN 10 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19323076 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 5 ATMOSPHERES FOR 2 SECONDS THE BALLOON RUPTURED NEAR THE MIDDLE IN PINHOLE FORM. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18835958 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 4, 2024Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem; Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT SLOW DEFLATION OCCURRED. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY OF THE TARGET LESION LOCATED IN THE CAROTID ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS USED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE INFLATION AND DEFLATION OF THE BALLOON WAS TOO SLOW. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE ORIGINAL DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18446317 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 2, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18430676 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 7, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION AT THE RATED BURST PRESSURE, THE BALLOON BURST. THE DEVICE WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17474263 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 5, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY BELOW THE KNEE. A 4.0MM X 40MM X 135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17262371 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 29, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY BELOW THE KNEE. A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS STABLE POST- PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17230373 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 22, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY (SFA). A 4.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH DIFFERENT DEVICE WITH NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17181633 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 6, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY BELOW KNEE. A 4.0MM X 40MM X 135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17075444 ↗

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