Sterling™ H74939032702290Recalls & 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 08714729845577), received between Feb 26, 2019 and Feb 26, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Puncture/Hole” (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 Puncture/Hole1
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.
MalfunctionFeb 26, 2019Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT PERFORATION OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A VESSEL IN A LOWER EXTREMITY. A 7.0X220X90MM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. HOWEVER, WHEN THE DEVICE WAS ADVANCED OVER THE WIRE, THE WIRE SOMEHOW PERFORATED THE SIDE LUMEN OF THE DEVICE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS FINE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8369587 ↗
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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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