MUSTANG™ H74939171090410Recalls & 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
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729794134), received between Oct 6, 2022 and Feb 11, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (5 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 Rupture5
- Unsealed Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 11, 2025Material 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 9.0 X 40, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THIRD INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21355873 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2024Unsealed Device Packaging; Unsealed Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONTAMINATION OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE ILIAC ARTERY. A 9.0 X 40, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING UNPACKING, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGE HAD BEEN DAMAGED. THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS STABLE POST PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20158971 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED ILIAC ARTERY. A 9.0 X 40, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE TIP PART OF THE BALLOON RUPTURED DURING INITIAL INFLATION. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20072001 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED ILIAC ARTERY. A 9.0 X 40, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 3 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17787201 ↗MalfunctionMar 20, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD). THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED COMMON ILIAC ARTERY. A 9.0 X 40, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT THE PROXIMAL SIDE. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND A PINHOLE WAS NOTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD POST-PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16572837 ↗MalfunctionOct 6, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH ARTERIOSCLEROSIS. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY CALCIFIED AND TORTUOUS EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY. A 9.0 X 40, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION AND INFLATED TWICE AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS. HOWEVER, ON THE THIRD INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15550876 ↗
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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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