MUSTANG™ H74939171081070Recalls & 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
- 15
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729793700), received between Aug 28, 2019 and Feb 4, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 13 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (14 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 Rupture14
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Difficult to Remove1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions10
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
- Foreign Body In Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 4, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA. A 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. 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 24262109 ↗InjuryJan 30, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. AN 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION DURING A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY (PTA) PROCEDURE. DURING DILATION, THE BALLOON WAS INTENTIONALLY INFLATED BEYOND THE RATED BURST PRESSURE, AND THE BALLOON RUPTURED HORIZONTALLY AND FRAGMENTED. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO SNARE THE FRAGMENTED PIECE; HOWEVER, IT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 24222029 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SHUNT WITHIN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. AN 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 18 ATMOSPHERES APPROXIMATELY FOR 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 AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24067338 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL IN THE UPPER ARM. AN 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON SECOND INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 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 23448513 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. AN 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON RUPTURED WHEN PRESSURIZED AT 8 ATMOSPHERES. 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 23133770 ↗MalfunctionJul 13, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY CALCIFIED ANASTOMOSIS. AN 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON SECOND INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 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 22491170 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. AN 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING FOURTH INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON VERTICALLY SEPARATED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE 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 21894347 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON BURST OCCURRED. AN 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON BURST UPON SECOND INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19364012 ↗InjuryOct 1, 2022Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT REMOVAL DIFFICULTIES WERE ENCOUNTERED AND BALLOON DETACHMENT OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A VESSEL OF THE LEFT UPPER ARM. A 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING REMOVAL, THERE WAS DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE DEVICE FROM THE WIRE WHICH WAS STILL IN THE PATIENT'S BODY. EVENTUALLY, THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED BUT IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE PROXIMAL END WAS NOT ON THE BALLOON SHAFT. ANGIOGRAM WAS PERFORMED AND THE PHYSICIAN USED A RETRIEVAL DEVICE TO RETRIEVE THE DETACHED PORTION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15525731 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED ILIAC ARTERY. A 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 3 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12526394 ↗MalfunctionAug 19, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS VESSEL OF THE UPPER ARM. AN 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION AT BELOW RATED BURST PRESSURE, 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 AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12341001 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 70-80% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA. A 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES (ATM), THE BALLOON RUPTURED. SUBSEQUENTLY, ANOTHER 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION, BUT THE BALLOON ALSO RUPTURED AT 20 ATM. BOTH DEVICES WERE REMOVED 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 11133502 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 70-80% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA. A 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES (ATM), THE BALLOON RUPTURED. SUBSEQUENTLY, ANOTHER 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION, BUT THE BALLOON ALSO RUPTURED AT 20 ATM. BOTH DEVICES WERE REMOVED 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 11133487 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED ARTERY. A 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9950551 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2019Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED ARTERY. A 8.0 X 100, 75CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 15 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT SERIOUS INJURY OR ADVERSE EVENT WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8939706 ↗
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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
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