MUSTANG™ H74939171080870Recalls & 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
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729793656), received between Jul 6, 2021 and May 27, 2026 — classified as 11 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (11 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 Rupture11
- Failure to Advance1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions11
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA. AN 8.0 X 80, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. 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 25300405 ↗MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Material Rupture; Failure to Advance
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 70% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS, SEVERELY CALCIFIED CEPHALIC VEIN. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE COULD NOT CROSS THE LESION DUE TO CALCIFICATION. AN 8.0 X 80, 75 CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. 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 24754990 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY CALCIFIED ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA (AVF). AN 8.0 X 80, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON 20 ATMOSPHERES. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THIS DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23693401 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 70% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND CALCIFIED FISTULA. AN 8.0 X 80, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 6-8 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH. 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 23448752 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. AN 8.0 X 80, 75 CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE TARGET LESION, WITH 100% STENOSIS, WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA (AVF). DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER 30 SECONDS OF INFLATION. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED USING AN ALTERNATE DEVICE. THE PATIENTS CONDITION WAS STABLE AND VERY GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23443201 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE ARTERIOVENOUS SHUNT. AN 8.0 X 80, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING INFLATION, THE BALLOON BURST BEFORE IT REACHED 18 ATMOSPHERES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS STABLE POST PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20894620 ↗MalfunctionOct 22, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY. AN 8.0 X 80, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED BEFORE REACHING THE NOMINAL BURST PRESSURE (NBP). THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT STATUS WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20508939 ↗MalfunctionMar 6, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS RUPTURED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE VENOUS VESSEL. A 8.0 X 80, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PREPARATION, THE DOCTOR THEN POSITIONED THE BALLOON ALONG THE GUIDEWIRE IN FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOTED THAT BALLOON WAS LEAKING WATER, THE DEVICE LACKED PRESSURE, AND THE BALLOON 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 18849277 ↗MalfunctionNov 13, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE RIGHT CENTRAL VEIN. AN 8.0 X 80, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION, THE BALLOON BURST JUST BEFORE THE OPERATING PRESSURE WAS REACHED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18118968 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 70% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS RADIAL ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA. AN 8.0 X 80, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, ON THE THIRD INFLATION AT 24 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THERE WERE NO BALLOON PIECES LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT AFTER IT RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14189975 ↗MalfunctionJul 6, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS NON-TORTUOUS AND NON-CALCIFIED VESSEL. AN 8.0 X 80, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, ON INITIAL INFLATION AT 16 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS STABLE.
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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