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MUSTANG™ H74939171062010Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

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Quick summary

This Boston Scientific Mustang balloon dilatation catheter is used to open narrowed peripheral arteries. The 30 reports mostly describe the balloon bursting during inflation, along with difficulty inflating or deflating it, and one case where the balloon detached inside the patient and could not be retrieved. Reports include 2 injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
30
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 30 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729793380), received between Oct 10, 2018 and Jul 1, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 28 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (23 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 Rupture23
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Inflation Problem2
  • Difficult to Advance1
  • Failure to Deflate1
  • Material Integrity Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions23
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient6
  • Embolism/Embolus1
  • Vascular Dissection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 30 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 1, 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 PERIPHERAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING SECOND INFLATION AT RATED BURST PRESSURE FOR 15 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 22379381 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 22, 2024Inflation Problem; Failure to Deflate; Inflation Problem; Failure to Deflate

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT INFLATION AND DEFLATION ISSUES OCCURRED. THE STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. TWO OR THREE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO INFLATE THE BALLOON. THE BALLOON WAS NOT INFLATED UNTIL 8-10 ATMOSPHERES. THE BALLOON WAS UNABLE TO FULLY INFLATE NOR DEFLATE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN ALTERNATE DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT IT WAS FULLY REMOVED AS IT WAS NOT ABLE TO INFLATED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20762203 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 10, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. VASCULAR ACCESS WAS VIA CONTRALATERAL APPROACH. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED IN A PINHOLE FORM. THE BALLOON WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE. ANOTHER MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED, HOWEVER, IT WAS NOTED THAT VESSEL RECOIL OCCURRED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20418065 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 16, 2024Material 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 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20221856 ↗
  • InjuryMay 14, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON DETACHMENT OCCURRED INSIDE THE PATIENT REQUIRING ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE HIGHLY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED AND ADVANCED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON GOT DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO WITHDRAW IT. THE PHYSICIAN TRIED TO USE A CLOVER SNARE TO RETRIEVE THE BALLOON FROM THE PATIENT BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VESSEL HAD TO BE OPENED AND THE BALLOON WAS CUT DOWN IN ORDER TO REMOVE IT. AS THE VESSEL WAS HIGHLY CALCIFIED, IT WAS ASSUMED THAT THE DEVICE GOT CAUGHT ON A STENT OR A PIECE OF HARD PLAQUE THAT CAUSED THE DETACHMENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THIS DEVICE, AND THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19312027 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 29, 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 RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT 10 AND 15 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 AND 45 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 19201690 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 17, 2024Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS RUPTURED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY CALCIFIED AND SEVERELY TORTUOUS ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS BURST. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME 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 19125223 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 26, 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 SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR LESS THAN 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18781436 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH VASCULAR DISEASE AND UNDERWENT LEG ANGIOPLASTY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SIMILAR PRODUCT. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS FULLY RECOVERED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18181531 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 26, 2023Difficult to Advance; Difficult to Advance

    REPORTABLE BASED ON DEVICE ANALYSIS COMPLETED ON 17OCT2023. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ADVANCING DIFFICULTIES WERE ENCOUNTERED. VASCULAR ACCESS WAS OBTAINED VIA CONTRALATERAL APPROACH. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. AFTER A 7F LONG SHEATH WAS INSERTED, A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, WHEN THE BALLOON WAS PUT INTO THE SHEATH, THE BALLOON FAILED TO COME OUT WELL AT THE END OF THE SHEATH. AFTER PUSHING MULTIPLE TIMES, THE BALLOON WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NON-BOSTON SCIENTIFIC DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. HOWEVER, RETURNED DEVICE ANALYSIS REVEALED BALLOON LONGITUDINAL TORN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18012657 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 20, 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 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 18 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 STATUS WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17981045 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 27, 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 (SFA) AND BELOW THE KNEE. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 18 ATMOSPHERES FOR 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 17408194 ↗
  • InjuryJul 3, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ELEGANCE CLINICAL STUDY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN EMBOLISM OCCURRED. THE SUBJECT UNDERWENT TREATMENT WITH THE ELUVIA DRUG-ELUTING STENT ON (B)(6) 2023 AS A PART OF THE ELEGANCE CLINICAL TRIAL. THE TARGET LESION WAS IN THE LEFT PROXIMAL SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY, LEFT MID SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY, LEFT DISTAL SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY, LEFT PROXIMAL POPLITEAL ARTERY EXTENDING TO LEFT MID POPLITEAL ARTERY WITH 6.0 MM PROXIMAL REFERENCE VESSEL DIAMETER AND 5.0 MM DISTAL REFERENCE VESSEL DIAMETER WITH LESION LENGTH OF 400 MM AND 100% STENOSIS AND WAS CLASSIFIED AS TASC II D LESION. PRIOR TO TARGET LESION TREATMENT WITH STUDY DEVICE, PRE-DILATION WAS PERFORMED BY USING SIZES OF 5.0 MM X 200 MM AND 6.0 MM X 150 MM MUSTANG PTA BALLOONS. TREATMENT OF TARGET LESION WAS PERFORMED BY PLACEMENT USING STUDY DEVICES OF SIZES OF 6 MM X 120 MM AND 6 MM X 60 MM ELUVIA DRUG ELUTING STENTS. FOLLOWING POST TREATMENT, DILATION WAS PERFORMED BY USING 6 MM X 200 MM MUSTANG PTA BALLOON, AND THE FINAL RESIDUAL STENOSIS WAS NOTED TO BE 0%. ON (B)(6) 2023, ON THE SAME DAY OF INDEX PROCEDURE, DURING THE TREATMENT OF TARGET LESION #001, EMBOLISM WAS NOTED AT THE LEFT ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY DUE TO 6 MM X 200

    Patient problems: Embolism/Embolus; Vascular Dissection

    MAUDE report 17246891 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON DETACHMENT OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN ILIAC VEIN. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS FRACTURED WHEN IT WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE PROTECTION SHEATH WITHOUT ENTERING INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT STATUS WAS STABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16644709 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 3, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 13 ATMOSPHERES FOR 20 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16296702 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 26, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 1 SECOND, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS GOOD POST PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16248128 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 19, 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 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR LESS THAN 30 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 NOR INJURIES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15631517 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 25, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR LESS THAN 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15095020 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 10, 2022Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

    REPORTABLE BASED ON DEVICE ANALYSIS COMPLETED ON 19JAN2022. IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A FISTULA IN THE RADIAL/BRACHIAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON WAS SELECTED FOR USE. HOWEVER, WHEN THE PHYSICIAN OPENED THE BALLOON FROM THE PROTECTIVE COVER, THE SHAFT WAS DAMAGED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS DOING GOOD. HOWEVER, RETURNED DEVICE ANALYSIS REVEALED SHAFT SEPARATION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13508261 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 5, 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 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. INFLATIONS WERE PERFORMED TWO TIMES AT 20 ATMOSPHERES (ATM) FOR LESS THAN 30 SECONDS EACH INFLATION. HOWEVER, DURING SECOND INFLATIONS AT APPROXIMATELY 20 ATM, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13167823 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 29, 2021Material 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 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 24 ATMOSPHERES FOR LESS THAN 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12884543 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORUTOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR LESS THAN 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12549971 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 29, 2021Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

    REPORTABLE BASED ON DEVICE ANALYSIS COMPLETED ON 10-JUN-2021. IT WAS REPORTED THAT INFLATION FAILURE WAS ENCOUNTERED. THE 70% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION, THE SHAPE OF THE BALLOON DID NOT CHANGE. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD. HOWEVER, RETURNED DEVICE ANALYSIS REVEALED BALLOON LONGITUDINAL TEAR.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12085604 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 31, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS USED, HOWEVER RUPTURED AT NOMINAL PRESSURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11909459 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 29, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 6.0 X 200, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 11092206 ↗

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