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Sterling™ H74939032252290Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 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 08714729860082), received between Dec 22, 2020 and Dec 22, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Remove1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionDec 22, 2020Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. A 4F 2.5MM X 220MM X 90CM STERLING BALLOON WAS SELECTED FOR USE IN AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE. THE BALLOON WAS INTRODUCED INTO THE LEFT LEG. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THERE WAS DIFFICULTY EXTRACTING THE DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 11056839 ↗

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