Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon H74939401063250Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729888185), received between Sep 23, 2019 and Feb 19, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P950020); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionFeb 19, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER BROKE. THE 60% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND MODERATELY CALCIFIED MID LEFT ANTERIOR DESCENDING ARTERY. A 6MMX3.25MM WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING PREPARATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS BROKEN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18735441 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 23, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT BREAK OCCURRED. A 3.75MM X 12MM NC EMERGE BALLOON CATHETER AND A 6MMX3.25MM WOLVERINE BALLOON CATHETER WERE SELECTED FOR USE. HOWEVER, DURING PROCEDURE, THE SHAFTS WERE SNAPPED WHEN ATTEMPTED TO CROSS THE LESION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS FINE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9106524 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P950020. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2138-2013 · Jul 31, 2013 · Terminated
  Boston Scientific, FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM, Sterilized using irradiation: 1) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM MonorailTM Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN #H74
• Z-2137-2013 · Jul 31, 2013 · Terminated
  Boston Scientific, Small Peripheral Cutting BalloonTM, Sterilized using irradiation: The Peripheral Cutting Balloon Catheters are indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angiopla
• Z-0621-2009 · Nov 21, 2008 · Terminated
  Flextome Cutting Balloon Device Over-the-Wire Delivery System, Coronary Atherotomy System, Over-the-Wire Delivery System, Catalog No. CB0340006, 4.00mm, Sterile. Made in Ireland:
• Z-1512-06 · Jul 21, 2006 · Terminated
  Boston Scientific Cutting Balloon Ultra2 Monorail Device, Boston Scientific, One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760.
• Z-0409-06 · Dec 7, 2005 · Terminated
  The Flextome Cutting Balloon Device consists of a balloon with 3 or 4 atherotomes (microsurgical blades) mounted longitudinally on its outer surface. When the Flextome Cutting Ball
• Z-0410-06 · Dec 7, 2005 · Terminated
  The Peripheral Cutting Balloon Device small Monorail Delivery System features a balloon with 3 or 4 atherotomes (microsurgical blades) mounted longitudinally on its outer surface.