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Sterling™ H74939032502090Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

All models of Sterling (153)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 08714729845386), received between Aug 19, 2019 and Aug 19, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 19, 2019Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON RUPTURED. A 5.0X200X90 STERLING BALLOON CATHETER AND A 5.0X220X90 STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WERE SELECTED FOR A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY OF THE HEAVILY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. DURING THE PROCEDURE INSIDE THE PATIENT, BOTH BALLOONS RUPTURED. THE 5.0X200X90 STERLING BALLOON RUPTURED AT 12ATM AND THE 5.0X220X90 STERLING BALLOON RUPTURED AT 13ATM. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER STERLING BALLOON CATHETER. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8906434 ↗

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