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NC Emerge® H7493926708270Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTCA Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

All models of NC Emerge (61)

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729846253), received between Jan 11, 2021 and May 5, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

  • Break1
  • Defective Device1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 5, 2023Defective Device; Defective Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN EXTRA COATING WAS NOTED ON THE SHAFT. A 2.75MM X 8MM NC EMERGE BALLOON CATHETER WAS INSERTED INTO A GUIDE. HOWEVER, THE PHYSICIAN FELT AN EXTRA COATING AND BUBBLE PRESENT ON THE SHAFT OF THE BALLOON. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN ALTERNATE DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED RELATED TO THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16877856 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 11, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT BREAK OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE LEFT MAIN ARTERY. A 2.75MM X 8MM NC EMERGE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, THE DELIVERY SHAFT WAS FRACTURED. THE DEVICE WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS WAS STABLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 11150183 ↗

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