Athletis™ H74939347100870Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Class 2
All models of Athletis (26)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729974222), received between Mar 13, 2024 and Nov 27, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (2 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Rupture2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Inflation Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 27, 2025Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem
REPORTABLE BASED ON DEVICE ANALYSIS COMPLETED ON 11NOV2025. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON FAILED TO INFLATE. A 10.0MM X 80MM X 75CM ATHLETIS BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, DURING INFLATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PRESSURE DROPPED JUST BEFORE REACHING THE PRESSURE LEVEL. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED WITH THE SAME DEVICE WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. HOWEVER, DEVICE ANALYSIS REVEALED A BALLOON PINHOLE LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 4MM PROXIMAL FROM THE DISTAL MARKERBAND.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23668452 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2024Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Rupture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND NON-CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 10.0MM X 80MM X 75CM ATHLETIS PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON RUPTURED UPON FIRST INFLATION AT 10 ATMOSPHERES FOR 20 SECONDS. THE DEVICE WAS DEFLATED AND WAS REMOVED. NO DEVICE FRAGMENTS LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT. 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 20456656 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BALLOON BURST OCCURRED. A 10.0MM X 80MM X 75CM ATHLETIS PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER WAS ADVANCED FOR DILATION. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BALLOON BURST JUST BEFORE THE WORKING PRESSURE WAS REACHED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18895949 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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