MUSTANG™ H74939171080810Recalls & 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 08714729794301), received between Feb 13, 2020 and Jul 9, 2024 — 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
- Inflation Problem1
- Leak/Splash1
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 9, 2024Inflation Problem; Leak/Splash; Material Integrity Problem; Inflation Problem; Leak/Splash; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TIP BREAK OCCURRED. THE SEVERELY STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED LEFT FEMORAL ARTERY. AN 8.0 X 80, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR POST DILATATION. WHEN THE BALLOON REACHED THE LESION SITE, THE BALLOON WAS INFLATED ONCE AT 5-6 ATMOSPHERES. HOWEVER, THE BALLOON COULD NOT BE INFLATED AND WAS LEAKING CONTRAST. THE BALLOON WAS WITHDRAWN, AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE VERY TIP OF THE BALLOON WAS BROKEN AND LEAKING LIQUID. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS STABLE POST PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19704520 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SUPERIOR VENA CAVA. AN 8.0 X 80, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION, THE BALLOON WAS FRACTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT STATUS WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17660051 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. AN 8.0 X 80, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION BEFORE REACHING THE RATED BURST PRESSURE, THE BALLOON BURST. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT STATUS WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13568603 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE LEFT COMMON ILLIAC ARTERY. A 8.0 X 80, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT 10 ATMOSPHERES. THE DEVICE WAS COMPLETELY 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 9713447 ↗MalfunctionFeb 13, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY. AN 8.0X80, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE TARGET LESION WAS 80% STENOSED, LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED ILIAC ARTERY. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION FOLLOWING PROCEDURE WAS GOOD.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9708474 ↗
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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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