MUSTANG™ H74939171040240Recalls & 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
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729794172), received between Dec 17, 2018 and May 27, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (4 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 Rupture4
- Entrapment of Device1
- Material Puncture/Hole1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 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 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED VESSEL IN THE FOREARM. A 4.0 X 20, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, 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 25300409 ↗MalfunctionOct 1, 2021Material Puncture/Hole; Material Rupture; Material Puncture/Hole; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE RADIAL CUTANEOUS VEIN. A 4.0 X 20, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, A PINHOLE-LIKE RUPTURE IN THE BALLOON OR SHAFT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE TARGET LESION WAS 75% STENOSED. THE BALLOON RUPTURED DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, AND THERE WAS A PINHOLE NOTED ON THE SHAFT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12560088 ↗MalfunctionJul 15, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE LEFT FOREARM VESSEL. A 4.0 X 20, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, THE BALLOON RUPTURED DURING INFLATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12171710 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2019Entrapment of Device; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEVICE ENTRAPMENT OCCURED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS VESSEL. A 4.0 X 20, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. AFTER INFLATION WAS PERFORMED, THE GUIDE WIRE REMAINED AND ANGIOGRAPHY WAS TRIED TO PERFORM. HOWEVER, THE BALLOON CATHETER COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE GUIDE WIRE. THE DEVICE WAS SIMPLY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S BODY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8931995 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2018Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 70% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SHUNT IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 4.0 X 20, 40CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, UPON INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A 5-20/5.3/40 MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8171707 ↗
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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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