Coyote™ H74939185402210Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2
All models of Coyote (55)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Boston Scientific Coyote balloon catheter is a device used to widen narrowed peripheral arteries. Most of the 82 reports describe the balloon rupturing during inflation. The reports include no injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 82
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 82 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729796404), received between Sep 17, 2018 and Oct 22, 2025 — classified as 82 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (79 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Rupture79
- Break1
- Contamination1
- Deflation Problem1
- Material Puncture/Hole1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions50
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient31
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 82 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 22, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE SIXTH INFLATION AT NOMINAL PRESSURE FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23357647 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 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 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM, MR BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER THE FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 10 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23067638 ↗MalfunctionFeb 18, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. AFTER CROSSING THE GUIDEWIRE, A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM, MR COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF SEVERE CALCIFICATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21403475 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING THIS 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 20561859 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE CHRONIC TOTALLY OCCLUDED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY TO POPLITEAL ARTERY. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE MID PART OF THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT 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 20422584 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY BELOW THE KNEE. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, ON THE FIRST INFLATION UNTIL IT REACHED 10 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED, AND PATIENT STATUS WAS GOOD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20285119 ↗MalfunctionJul 24, 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 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM, COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, 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 19818318 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED BELOW OF THE KNEE VESSEL. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCE FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON SECOND INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19770473 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2024Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON PERFORATION OCCURRED. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED TO TREAT THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. DURING THE PROCEDURE, A PERFORATION WAS NOTED ON THE BALLOON WHEN IT WAS INFLATED. THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED FOR ANOTHER OF THE SAME MODEL TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON INFLATED ONLY ONCE BEFORE IT PERFORATED AT 10 ATMOSPHERES. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE PINHOLE, TEAR, OR VISIBLE DAMAGE NOTED ON THE BALLOON.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19588251 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 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 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON SECOND INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT 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 19563182 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON THE FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19367002 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, UPON FIRST INFLATION AT NOMINAL PRESSURE FOR 40 SECONDS THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18781454 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION FOR AN ENDOVASCULAR THROMBECTOMY. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 3 ATMOSPHERES FOR 1 SECOND, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST-PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18690792 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2023Material 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 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 2 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18349792 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Material 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 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 5 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON HAD RUPTURED AS THE PRESSURE STOPPED INCREASING AND BLOOD ENTERED THE INDEFLATOR WHEN NEGATIVE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST-PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18182547 ↗MalfunctionOct 4, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED POPLITEAL ARTERY. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM, MR COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR A FEW SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT INJURIES REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST-PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17871009 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A CONTRALATERAL APPROACH WAS PERFORMED TO TREAT THE STENOTIC AND CALCIFIED RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY (SFA). THE 75% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED RIGHT SFA. A 6FR SHEATH WAS INSERTED FROM THE LEFT FEMORAL REGION, THE GUIDEWIRE CROSSED THROUGH THE ENTIRE LESION PART WITH A MICRO-CATHETER AS A BACKUP, AND THE LESION PART WAS OBSERVED WITH INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM, COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR PRE-DILATION. HOWEVER, THE LESION WAS PARTLY CALCIFIED, AND THE INDEFLATOR GAUGE BEGAN TO DROP WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS INCREASED UP TO 8ATM FOR 30 SECONDS. AS FURTHER PRESSURIZATION WAS NO LONGER POSSIBLE, THE PRESSURE WAS REDUCED, BLOOD WAS DRAWN WITH PLUNGER, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAS RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17593407 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 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 BELOW-KNEE VESSEL. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, THE DISTAL PART OF THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME 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 17479813 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 2023Break; Material Rupture; Break; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT BREAK OCCURRED. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED RIGHT ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE ES BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WAS STUCK AT THE LESION AND THE CATHETER SHAFT GOT SEPARATED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE FRAGMENT WAS HELD IN PLACED AND PULLED OUT, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17244788 ↗MalfunctionJun 29, 2023Material 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 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 12 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, 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 17222687 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2023Material 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 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME 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 17207064 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 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 LEFT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 5082 NON-BSC INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS INSERTED. AFTER A NON-BSC GUIDEWIRE CROSSED THE LESION, PRE-DILATATION WAS PERFORMED WITH A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 20 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT THE MIDDLE PORTION. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S BODY AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16806753 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED VESSEL BELOW THE KNEE. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 7 ATMOSPHERES FOR 3 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED NEAR THE CENTER. 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.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16777367 ↗MalfunctionApr 4, 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 SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. 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 16673208 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2023Material 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 4.0MM X 220MM X 150CM COYOTE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 60 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND PATIENT CONDITION WAS GOOD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16654787 ↗
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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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