MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION STERLING; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number	24690
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the pulmonary artery.A 4.0mmx20mmx135cm sterling balloon catheter was used to dilate the blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.However, during inflation at 8 atmospheres, the balloon burst.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient status was stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B5: describe event or problem: updated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the pulmonary artery.A 4.0mmx20mmx135cm sterling balloon catheter was used to dilate the blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.However, during inflation at 8 atmospheres, the balloon burst.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient status was stable.However, it was further reported that the balloon was inflated once before it ruptured.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B5 - describe event or problem : updated.Device evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of a sterling balloon catheter.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination revealed no damages.Microscopic examination revealed a pinhole 2.7cm from the tip.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed there is a rupture in the balloon.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the pulmonary artery.A 4.0mmx20mmx135cm sterling balloon catheter was used to dilate the blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.However, during inflation at 8 atmospheres, the balloon burst.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient status was stable.However, it was further reported that the balloon was inflated once.

• Brand Name: STERLING
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 12908093
• Report Number: 2134265-2021-15107
• Device Sequence Number: 17145066
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729756958
• UDI-Public: 08714729756958
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141150
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/19/2022

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: 03/30/2024
• Device Model Number: 24690
• Device Catalogue Number: 24690
• Device Lot Number: 0027065474
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/22/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/23/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2021; 01/11/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/08/2021; 01/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/31/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 77 KG