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Sterling™ H74939031506010Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

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Quick summary

This Sterling balloon dilatation catheter is used to open narrowed leg arteries. Most of the 61 reports describe the balloon bursting during inflation, often in heavily calcified vessels, with the catheter removed and the procedure finished with another device; one report mentions a wire-like object found inside the package. No deaths and no injuries were reported. There are no recalls naming this device.

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Adverse event reports
61
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 61 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729757160), received between Sep 17, 2018 and Aug 11, 2026 — classified as 61 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (60 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture60
  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions37
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient24

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 61 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Material Rupture

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50209647 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 26, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED 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 WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23900967 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 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 SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES. 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 20061902 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 4, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED VESSEL LEFT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON SECOND INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 120 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT COMPLETED DUE TO ANOTHER REASON. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19675072 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS RUPTURED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MM X 60MM X 135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 3 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 19249380 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 26, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19195401 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 10, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED LEFT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON AND A 4.0MM X 15MM WOLVERINE PERIPHERAL CUTTING BALLOON WERE SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AT FIRST INFLATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT BOTH BALLOONS RUPTURED WHEN PRESSURE APPLIED. THE DEVICES WERE REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM USING THE NORMAL METHOD AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS GOOD POST PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19084918 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 10, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEVICE CONTAMINATION OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED ILIAC ARTERY. A 6.0MMX40MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON WAS SELECTED FOR USE. HOWEVER, UPON OPENING THE PACKAGE AND REMOVING THIS DEVICE, THERE WAS A WIRE-LIKE OBJECT IN THE INFLATION LUMEN. THEY ARE BEING COLLECTED TOGETHER AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18489725 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES WITHIN 30 SECONDS. THE BALLOON WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S BODY WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM USING THE NORMAL METHOD 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 18181459 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) FG STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED. PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17805554 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 21, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17787165 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 12, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SHUNT IN A MILDLY TORTUOUS AND NON-CALCIFIED RIGHT ARM. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17733635 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 14, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED, THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS, AND MILDLY CALCIFIED ANASTOMOSIS. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED VERTICALLY FROM MIDSECTION TO REAR OF THE BALLOON. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED. AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED. AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17131474 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 8, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. VASCULAR ACCESS WAS OBTAINED VIA THE RADIAL ARTERY. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED LEFT COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY. AFTER SHEATH PLACEMENT, A GUIDEWIRE WAS CROSSED THE LESION ALONG WITH A MICROCATHETER. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 13 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A 4MM WOLVERINE BALLOON. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED. PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17091847 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 23, 2023Material 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 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT THE CENTER OF THE BALLOON. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16986810 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 23, 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. AFTER THE NON-BOSTON SCIENTIFIC (BSC) SHEATH INTRODUCED AND A NON-BSC GUIDEWIRE CROSS THE LESION, A 5.0MM X 60MM X 135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES IN 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16601578 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 19, 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 TO VESSEL BELOW THE KNEE. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16210179 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 12, 2023Material 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 AND VESSEL BELOW THE KNEE. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. THE BALLOON WAS INFLATED TWICE AT 6 ATMOSPHERES. HOWEVER, DURING THE THIRD INFLATION AT NEAR 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT STATUS WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16144498 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 4, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. VASCULAR ACCESS WAS OBTAINED VIA CROSSOVER APPROACH. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. AFTER THE LESION WAS CROSSED WITH A JUPITER FC GUIDEWIRE AND INFLATED WITH A 3MM NON-BOSTON SCIENTIFIC BALLOON, A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED TO PRE-DILATE THE LESION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES (ATM), THE BALLOON RUPTURED. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO EXPAND WITH A 5.0 X 40, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER, BUT THE BALLOON ALSO RUPTURED DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATM. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NON-BSC DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16097422 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD POST PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15834020 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 4, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD). THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY CALCIFIED AND MODERATELY TORTUOUS ILIAC ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT STATUS WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15727928 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 13, 2022Material 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 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. THE BALLOON WAS INFLATED THREE TIMES AT 14 ATMOSPHERES (ATM), 14ATM AND 12ATM FOR 30 SECONDS. HOWEVER, AFTER THIRD INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15413643 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 8, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY CALCIFIED AND MODERATELY TORTUOUS SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, AFTER 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.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15386057 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 7, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. INFLATION WAS PERFORMED FIVE TIMES. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIFTH INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES IN 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED NEAR THE TIP. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14947332 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 27, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED POPLITEAL ARTERY. A 5.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14526863 ↗

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