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Sterling™ H74939031601610Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

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Quick summary

This Boston Scientific Sterling PTA balloon dilatation catheter is used to open narrowed peripheral arteries and veins. The reports mostly describe the balloon rupturing during inflation, with one report each of deflation problems, and no patient harm described in any of them. There are 68 reports, with no deaths and no injuries, and no recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
68
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 68 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729859611), received between Aug 20, 2018 and Aug 17, 2026 — classified as 68 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (66 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture66
  • Deflation Problem1
  • Failure to Deflate1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions49
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient19

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 68 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and mildly calcified superficial femoral artery. A 6.0mmX150mmX150cm (4F) Sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilation. During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon first inflation at 12 atmospheres for 60 seconds. The device was removed without any problem, 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 50274594 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24758115 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED CEPHALIC VEIN. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE THIRD INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED, WITH A VERTICAL SEPARATION NOTED 5 CM FROM THE TIP. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24345663 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 15, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, 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 24341731 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 15, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24341645 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 40 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT NO PATIENT FACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT, AS THE VASCULAR COURSE WAS NORMAL. ADDITIONALLY, NO PROCEDURAL FACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED EVENT BECAUSE NO ISSUES WERE NOTED AND THE PHYSICIAN HAD THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF IVR.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23678048 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 20, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE SECOND INFLATION AT NOMINAL PRESSURE FOR 15 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE 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 23334748 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 9, 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 6.0MMX150MMX150CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23003779 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2025Material 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 IN. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED BEFORE REACHING THE RATED BURST PRESSURE. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21971309 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 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 6.0MMX150MMX150CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AFTER THE SECOND INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 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 21552377 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 95% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21409879 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 30, 2025Material 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. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. 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 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 21277635 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 9, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SEVERELY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 12 ATMOSPHERES FOR 15 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED USING NORMAL METHOD WITHOUT ISSUE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20171969 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 13, 2024Material 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 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE INITIAL INFLATION, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE WAS GOOD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19977729 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 5, 2024Deflation Problem; Deflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEFLATION SLOW OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. THE BALLOON WAS INFLATED ONCE AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS. HOWEVER, THE BALLOON TOOK ABOVE 60 SECONDS BUT WITHIN 90 SECONDS TO DEFLATE. THE BALLOON WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S BODY IN A DEFLATED STATE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19911283 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Material 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. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 14 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 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 18826145 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 6, 2024Material 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. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 4 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. 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 18650805 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 9, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR FEW 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 18476341 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 23, 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 LEFT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 12 ATMOSPHERES WITHIN 30 SECONDS. THE BALLOON WAS REMOVED, 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 18202895 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 24, 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 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 5 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT THE MIDDLE OF THE BALLOON. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND A PINHOLE WAS NOTED. 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 17993594 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME 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 17953469 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 31, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY WAS PERFORMED. THE STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0MM X 150MM X 150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING SECOND INFLATION AT 8 ATMOSPHERES, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. DILATATION WAS THEN PERFORMED USING A NON-BOSTON SCIENTIFIC BALLOON, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH RANGER DRUG COATED BALLOON. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17659851 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 10, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT WAS PRESENTED WITH INTERNAL SHUNT STENOSIS AND UNDERWENT SHUNT PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SHUNT IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED VEIN. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM 4F STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATATION. HOWEVER, DURING INITIAL INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR FEW SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16709776 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 28, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED POPLITEAL ARTERY. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM (4F) STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING THE FIRST INFLATION AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS, THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION POST PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16453780 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 16, 2023Failure to Deflate; Failure to Deflate

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEFLATION ISSUE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND SEVERELY CALCIFIED SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A 6.0MMX150MMX150CM STERLING BALLOON CATHETER WAS FOR DILATATION. THE BALLOON WAS INITIALLY INFLATED AT 6 ATMOSPHERES FOR 30 SECONDS WITH AN IOHEXOL DILUTION RATIO OF 1:1. HOWEVER, DEFLATION TROUBLE HAS OCCURRED. EVENTUALLY, THE BALLOON WAS DEFLATED WITH A DEFLATION TIME OF 10 MINUTES AND WAS REMOVED INTACT FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16386201 ↗

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