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Sterling® SL H74939148351210Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

All models of Sterling SL (35)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 08714729782346), received between Jul 10, 2020 and Jul 10, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 10, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 3.5MM X 120MM X 150CM STERLING SL BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, ON THE SECOND INFLATION BEFORE REACHING THE RATED BURST PRESSURE, THE BALLOON BURST. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT STATUS WAS STABLE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE TARGET LESION HAD 50% STENOSIS WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THE ANTERIOIR TIBIAL ARTERY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10257939 ↗

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