MUSTANG™ H74939171061210Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2
All models of MUSTANG (131)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729793526), received between Feb 21, 2022 and Dec 12, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (4 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 Rupture4
- Leak/Splash1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 12, 2025Material Rupture; Material 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 6.0 X 120, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION 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 23796484 ↗MalfunctionApr 12, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON LEAK OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN SUPERIOR VENA CAVA. A 6.0 X 120, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, ON THE FIRST INFLATION BEFORE REACHING THE RATED BURST PRESSURE, THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING GAS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT STATUS WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16724556 ↗MalfunctionApr 5, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT WAS PRESENTED WITH THROMBOSED FISTULA AND UNDERWENT ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA (AVF) DECLOTTING. THE THROMBOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN NON-TORTUOUS AND NON-CALCIFIED AVF. A 6.0 X 120, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, UPON INCREASING THE PRESSURE UP TO 18 ATM ON THE FIRST INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE INCLUDING THROMBECTOMY DEVICES AND THROMBOLYTIC. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16679551 ↗MalfunctionMar 15, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 70% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY (SFA). A 6.0 X 120, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION AT ABOUT 10 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED LONGITUDINALLY. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS NORMAL.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13769903 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
REPORTABLE BASED ON DEVICE ANALYSIS COMPLETED ON 28-JAN-2022. IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON LEAK OCCURRED. A 6.0 X 120, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE PROCEDURE BALLOON WOULD NOT INFLATE. AFTER WITHDRAWAL IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A LEAKAGE OF SERUM AND CONTRAST. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. HOWEVER, RETURNED DEVICE ANALYSIS REVEALED A BALLOON PINHOLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13573304 ↗
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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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