MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION STERLING SL; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	24702
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	07/28/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Patient identifier: (b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the superficial femoral artery.A 3.0mm x 80mm x 150cm sterling sl balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during inflation at below burst pressure the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient's status was stable.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the superficial femoral artery.A 3.0mm x 80mm x 150cm sterling sl balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during inflation at below burst pressure the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient's status was stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A1 - patient identifier: (b)(6).Device evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of a sterling sl balloon catheter.The shaft, hypotube, tip and balloon were microscopically and visually examined.There was contrast in the inflation lumen and blood in the balloon, and blood in the guidewire lumen.The balloon was loosely folded.There was a llongitudinal tear 49mm long starting at the proximal end of the balloon.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.

• Brand Name: STERLING SL
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• MDR Report Key: 10399744
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-11065
• Device Sequence Number: 11513054
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729782322
• UDI-Public: 08714729782322
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093720
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/22/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/24/2021
• Device Model Number: 24702
• Device Catalogue Number: 24702
• Device Lot Number: 0024825010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/11/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/28/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/11/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 80 YR
• Patient Weight: 80