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Sterling™ H74939031706010Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

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Quick summary

This Boston Scientific Sterling PTA balloon dilatation catheter is used to widen narrowed leg and pelvic arteries. Most of the 65 reports describe the balloon bursting while being inflated, sometimes on the first try in tightly narrowed, calcified vessels, plus a few labeling and deflation issues. None of the reports describe a death or an injury, and no recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
65
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 65 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729757467), received between Aug 29, 2018 and Nov 17, 2025 — classified as 65 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (61 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 18, 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 Rupture61
  • Device Markings/Labelling Problem3
  • Deflation Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions34
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient27
  • No Patient Involvement4

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 65 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE IN A SHUNT PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY. DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, 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 23568090 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 27, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY (SFA). A 7.0 MM X 60 MM X 135 CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION, IMMEDIATELY UPON REACHING 6 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT REMAINED STABLE POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23389360 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE 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 21572542 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 18, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED VERTICALLY. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE 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 21392267 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 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 VESSEL BELOW THE KNEE. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON THIRD INFLATION AT 13 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 19818340 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 18, 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 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE BALLOON WAS DELIVERED TO THE LESION AND SLOWLY INFLATED ONCE UNTIL REACHING EXACTLY 6 ATMOSPHERES, IT RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND REPLACED FOR A DIFFERENT MODEL TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS, AND PATIENT STATUS WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19556932 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 18, 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 EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, ON THE FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED, AND PATIENT STATUS WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19556830 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 12, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED COMMON ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON SECOND INFLATION AT NOMINAL PRESSURE FOR 20 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 18508869 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 21, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A BALLOON RUPTURE. THE 50% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, UPON SECOND INFLATION AT 6-14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 2 MINUTES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18377392 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 14, 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 EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY. A STERLING 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING SIXTH INFLATION AT 12 ATMOSPHERES FOR 20 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND PATIENT IS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18129419 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 4, 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. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. 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 17867960 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 28, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. 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. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17632075 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 23, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE. A 7.0MM X 60MM X 135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT THE MIDDLE PART. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17605306 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 13, 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. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) FG STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON RUPTURED DURING INFLATION. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED. PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17316675 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 2, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURED OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 20 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16858073 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, THE DISTAL PART OF THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16808580 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 24, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED COMMON ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 20 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16437774 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 23, 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 7.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 5 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED VERTICALLY. THE DEVICE WAS 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 15856647 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 20, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT PRESENTED FOR STENT GRAFT. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS RIGHT EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION THROUGH A NON-BOSTON SCIENTIFIC (BSC) INTRODUCER SHEATH. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION, THE BALLOON DID NOT INFLATE AND BLOOD WAS SEEN FLOWING INTO THE INDEFLATOR. THE PHYSICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15638764 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 22, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED ILIAC. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, ON THE SECOND INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 15 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS OR INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15272518 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 22, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED, TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15266542 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 18, 2022Material 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 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14137164 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 21, 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 ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCE FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 13 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED WITH A VERTICAL TEAR. 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 13566715 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 18, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0MM X 60MM X 135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION AND WAS INFLATED TWICE AT 10 ATMOSPHERES (ATM) FOR 15 SECONDS. HOWEVER, DURING THE THIRD INFLATION AT 12 ATM FOR 5 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NON-BOSTON SCIENTIFIC DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12833970 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 1, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0MMX60MMX135CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND THE INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED . THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE BALLOON WAS NOTED WITH A VERTICAL TEAR AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12733533 ↗

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