MUSTANG™ H74939171120210Recalls & 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 08714729794356), received between Oct 15, 2020 and Feb 15, 2026 — classified as 5 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
- Inflation Problem1
- Leak/Splash1
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.
MalfunctionFeb 15, 2026Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS PULMONARY ARTERY. A 12.0 X 20 MM, 135 CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. UPON INITIATION OF BALLOON INFLATION AT THE LESION SITE, THE BALLOON CEASED INFLATING AT APPROXIMATELY NOMINAL PRESSURE. FOLLOWING DEFLATION, THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED A SMALL HOLE IN THE BALLOON, AND WHEN THE BALLOON WAS REINFLATED WITH SALINE, LEAKAGE WAS OBSERVED FROM THE IDENTIFIED DEFECT. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24341707 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 50% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILD CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 12.0 X 20, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, 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 22829857 ↗MalfunctionMar 22, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture
WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND NON-CALCIFIED CORONARY ARTERY. A 12.0 X 20, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY ISSUE AND A PINHOLE WAS NOTED ON THE BALLOON. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON WAS EXPANDED OUTSIDE THE BODY DURING PREPARATION TO CHECK FOR DEFECTS. PRESSURE WAS NOT APPLIED AND THE PRESSURE WAS DECREASED. THE DEVICE WAS THEN USED AND INFLATED IN THE TARGET LESION WHICH WAS AN AREA IN-STENT RESTENOSIS OF A NON-BSC STENT WHERE THE BALLOON RUPTURED DURING INITIAL INFLATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11544002 ↗MalfunctionOct 19, 2020Inflation Problem; Leak/Splash; Material Rupture; Inflation Problem; Leak/Splash; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON PINHOLE OCCURRED. THE STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT ARTERY. A 12.0 X 20, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. WHEN THE PHYSICIAN INJECTED CONTRAST AGENT IN PUMP, THE BALLOON COULD NOT BE FULLY INFLATED. THE DEVICE WAS WITHDRAWN AND FLUSHED OUTSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY; HOWEVER, A LEAK WAS FOUND AND A VISIBLE PINHOLE WAS NOTED ON THE BALLOON MATERIAL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10695560 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON TEAR OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT. A 12.0 X 20, 135CM MUSTANG BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR USE. HOWEVER, WHEN PRESSURE PUMP WAS INJECTED WITH CONTRAST AGENT, THE BALLOON DID NOT FULLY INFLATE. WHEN THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND FLUSHED OUTSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY, A BALLOON TEAR WAS NOTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10682833 ↗
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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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