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MUSTANG™ H74939171060440Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

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Quick summary

This Boston Scientific Mustang balloon catheter has 203 adverse event reports, with 2 injuries and no deaths. Most describe the balloon bursting during inflation, and many say no patient consequences were reported. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
202
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 202 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729793564), received between Jan 17, 2017 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 200 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (194 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

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 2 reportsApr 2024: 4 reportsMay 2024: 4 reportsJun 2024: 2 reportsJul 2024: 4 reportsAug 2024: 3 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 2 reportsJan 2025: 2 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 4 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 1 reportsJun 2025: 4 reportsJul 2025: 3 reportsAug 2025: 5 reportsSep 2025: 4 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 2 reportsDec 2025: 2 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 2 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 2 reportsJun 2026: 3 reportsJul 2026: 1 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 1 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520265
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture194
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem6
  • Difficult to Remove3
  • Break2
  • Entrapment of Device2
  • Failure to Advance2
  • Leak/Splash2
  • Deflation Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions137
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient66
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
  • Pain1
  • Perforation of Vessels1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 202 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified vessel. A 6.0 x 40, 40cm Mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilation. During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon first inflation. 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 50839501 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 8, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SHUNT WITH NO VESSEL TORTUOSITY OR CALCIFICATION. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 12 ATMOSPHERES FOR A FEW SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT WITHOUT DIFFICULTY, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25745553 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL IN THE LEFT FOREARM. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 24 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 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 25602769 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED ARTERIOVENOUS GRAFT. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON TENTH INFLATION AT 22 ATMOSPHERES FOR 60 SECONDS. 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 25602768 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING PREPARATION, THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING GAS. 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 25463992 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED VEIN IN THE LEFT FOREARM. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT NOMINAL INFLATION PRESSURE. 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 25228925 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 18, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED RADIAL VEIN. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 1 MINUTE, 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 25203295 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 24 ATMOSPHERES FOR A FEW SECONDS, 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 24862817 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM USING THE NORMAL METHOD, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THIS 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 24661956 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. PERIPHERAL CUTTING BALLOON WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER THE FIRST INFLATION AT 24 ATMOSPHERES FOR 15 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 24503131 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED VESSEL IN THE UPPER ARM. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 8 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 24422571 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED VEIN SIDE. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG 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 23977294 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED LEFT FOREARM SHUNT. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT ADVERSE EVENT WAS REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23824062 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND NON-CALCIFIED VENOUS SIDE SHUNT. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND A PINHOLE WAS NOTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23824061 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON DETACHMENT OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND NON-CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. UPON UNPACKING THE STERILE POUCH AND TAKING THE HOOP OUT, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE BALLOON WAS NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE HOOP, RESULTING IN BALLOON DETACHMENT. 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 23457248 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SHUNT WITHIN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND NON-CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 6.0 X 40, 40 CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED LONGITUDINALLY. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23447592 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SHUNT. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER THE FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 2 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 23110951 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 16, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SHUNT IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL IN THE LEFT FOREARM. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. THE BALLOON WAS INFLATED SEVERAL TIMES AT 24 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23067461 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 16, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE CEPHALIC VEIN. A MUSTANG 6.0 X 40, 40CM WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED DURING THE INITIAL DILATION AT 12 ATM. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23067192 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED LEFT FOREARM. DURING DILATION WITH THE 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG, A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED ON THE 5TH INFLATION AT APPROXIMATELY 22-24 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, 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 23048514 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 28, 2025Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE ARTIFICIAL ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS DILATED ONCE AT 22 ATMOSPHERES (ATM) LESS THAN THE BURSTING PRESSURE. AFTER 40 SECONDS, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE BALLOON PRESSURE WAS DECREASED, AND THE BALLOON WAS DAMAGED AND LONGITUDINALLY RUPTURED WERE NOTED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, 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 22916491 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE ARTIFICIAL ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS LONGITUDINALLY RUPTURED AFTER THE FIRST INFLATION AT 22 ATMOSPHERES FOR 40 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. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT 85% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED LEFT UPPER EXTREMITY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22902089 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED LEFT FOREARM VESSEL. A MUSTANG 6.0 X 40, 40CM WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE THIRD INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED IN THE PROXIMAL SIDE FROM THE CENTER OF THE BALLOON. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22898792 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 25, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 50% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED LEFT FOREARM SHUNT. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIFTH INFLATION AROUND 20-22 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND A PINHOLE WAS NOTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER. NO PATIENT INJURIES REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22882498 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 20, 2025Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND NONE CALCIFIED VENOUS SIDE VESSEL. A 6.0 X 40, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON SECOND INFLATION. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22853920 ↗

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