Coyote™ ES H74939135152010Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2
All models of Coyote ES (26)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Boston Scientific Coyote ES balloon catheter appears in 879 adverse event reports, with 9 injuries and no deaths. Many describe the balloon rupturing during inflation in leg arteries, sometimes from a pinhole, after which the catheter was removed and replaced with another. Many reports mention no patient complications. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 879
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 879 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729767169), received between Jan 26, 2017 and Aug 18, 2026 — classified as 9 injuries, 870 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (850 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Rupture850
- Failure to Advance16
- Break9
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem8
- Difficult to Remove6
- Detachment of Device or Device Component5
- Material Deformation5
- Entrapment of Device4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions597
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient282
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 879 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 18, 2026Material Rupture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50302866 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Material Rupture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50209665 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Material Rupture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50174707 ↗MalfunctionJun 29, 2026Material Rupture
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the severely tortuous and severely calcified anterior tibial artery. A 1.5mm x 20mm x 143cm Coyote ES 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 using the normal method, and the procedure was completed with a different 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 25652798 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM USING THE NORMAL METHOD, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT 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 24923376 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES MR BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 6 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 24854248 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LOCATION WAS LOCATED IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, 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 24797970 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED LEFT ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THIRD INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED FROM A PINHOLE LOCATED AT THE SHOULDER. 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 24763907 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING MULTIPLE INFLATIONS AT NOMINAL PRESSURE 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 24698437 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED VESSEL OF BELOW THE KNEE. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 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 24698435 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED POPLITEAL ARTERY (POP). A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 2 SECOND. 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 24690868 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED BELOW NOMINAL PRESSURE. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH AA DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE VESSEL BELOW THE KNEE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24615420 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL OF BELOW THE KNEE. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING INFLATION AT 14 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 24603884 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL BELOW THE KNEE. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 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 24591489 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED BELOW THE KNEE VESSEL. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER THE FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 20 SECONDS. 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 24566228 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Material 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 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. 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 24559677 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING INFLATION, THE BALLOON BURST BEFORE IT REACHED THE NOMINAL BURST PRESSURE (NBP). 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 24558862 ↗MalfunctionMar 9, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE COMPLETE TOTAL OCCLUDED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. A 1.2 MM X 15 MM X 142 CM EMERGE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING INITIAL INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT 6 ATMOSPHERES. A 1.5 MM X 20 MM X 143 CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS THEN ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT 6 ATMOSPHERES. 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 24544011 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED BELOW THE KNEE VESSEL. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. 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 24503126 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Material 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 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION. 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 24469805 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 5 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED VERTICALLY AT ITS CENTER. 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 24447602 ↗MalfunctionFeb 15, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED RIGHT POSTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 4 ATMOSPHERES FOR 1 SECOND, 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 24341663 ↗MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL BELOW THE KNEE. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON 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 24293287 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES MR BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 6 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 24284361 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY. A 1.5MM X 20MM X 143CM COYOTE ES BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER THE FIRST INFLATION AT 5 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 AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
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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
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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