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MUSTANG™ H74939171050810Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729793687), received between Dec 16, 2019 and Aug 15, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (3 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture3
  • Inflation Problem1
  • Leak/Splash1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 15, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON PINHOLE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE BRACHIAL ARTERY. A 5.0 X 80, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION WITHOUT REACHING THE BURST PRESSURE, THE BALLOON LEAKED DUE TO THE VISIBLE PINHOLE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS WAS STABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15223952 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2020Inflation Problem; Leak/Splash; Material Rupture; Inflation Problem; Leak/Splash; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0 X 80, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, THE BALLOON COULD NOT FULLY INFLATE AFTER FILLED WITH AGENT CONTRAST. THE PHYSICIAN RETRIEVED THE BALLOON AND FLUSHED WITH LIQUID, BUT IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BALLOON WAS DAMAGED AND IT WAS LEAKING LIQUID. A VISIBLE PINHOLE WAS ALSO FOUND ON THE BALLOON MATERIAL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WER REPORTED AND PATIENT STATUS WAS STABLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10422283 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 16, 2019Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 30% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED MID RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5.0 X 80, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION AT NOMINAL PRESSURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S BODY AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS WAS STABLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9475905 ↗

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