MUSTANG™ H74939171071010Recalls & 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
- 20
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 20 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729794011), received between May 6, 2019 and Jul 6, 2026 — classified as 20 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (19 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 Rupture19
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Difficult to Remove1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions13
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient7
Recent adverse event reports
The 20 most recent of 20 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 6, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-CALCIFIED AORTA. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. 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 25715425 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 7.0 X 100 MM, 135 CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT 6 ATMOSPHERES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23657247 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2024Material 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 80% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE VEIN. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON WAS LEAKING AND A VISIBLE PINHOLE WAS NOTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN ALTERNATE METHOD. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19923353 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED, AND IT WAS NOTED THAT RUPTURE WAS IN THE FORM OF A PINHOLE. ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED, AND PATIENT STATUS WAS GOOD. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE ANATOMICAL LOCATION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS IN THE ILIAC ARTERY (COMMON ILIAC ARTERY TO EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY). THE TARGET LESION WAS APPROXIMATELY 90% SEVERE STENOSIS AND WAS SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19376983 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED LEFT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18827103 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY (SFA). A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE THIRD INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR LESS THAN 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13720469 ↗MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 4 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST-PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13698170 ↗MalfunctionDec 8, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12961676 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY CALCIFIED ILIAC ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT AROUND NOMINAL PRESSURE FOR A FEW SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12760760 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 50% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED ILIAC. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. INFLATION WAS PERFORMED THREE TIMES AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 1 MINUTE; HOWEVER, DURING THE THIRD INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12643602 ↗MalfunctionJun 15, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. THE BALLOON WAS INFLATED TWICE AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR UNDER 30 SECONDS RESPECTIVELY. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12000112 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIFTH INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THIS DEVICE AND THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11821698 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THIRD INFLATION AT 20 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11786480 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED LEFT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100MM, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10731830 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING FIRST INFLATION AT 15 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS GOOD.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10469306 ↗MalfunctionJul 30, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100MM, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, ON THE THIRD INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE AND NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10346947 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT PROBLEM. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10179689 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2020Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove
IT WAS REPORTED THAT REMOVAL DIFFICULTIES OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING DILATION, THE BALLOON WAS STUCK AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED TEMPORARILY. WHEN THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, THE SHAFT WAS BENT SO USAGE WAS DISCONTINUED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10025435 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2019Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE CHRONIC TOTALLY OCCLUDED STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8585287 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2019Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 7.0 X 100, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR PRE-DILATATION. HOWEVER, UPON INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8583374 ↗
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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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