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

Model Number 24716

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation 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 1.1cm from the tip.The device was tracked over a test guidewire and there were no issues.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 01-mar-2022.It was reported that balloon damage occurred.The target lesion was located in the right leg angiogram.A 6.0x220x150 sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.The physician was attempting to plasty a diseased portion of superficial femoral artery prior to ivus imaging to be certain the catheter would track.Unfortunately, the balloon at some point in the lesion was defective.The physician utilized another shorter balloon catheter and a ranger dcb to complete the case without issue.No patient complications were reported.However, returned device analysis revealed balloon pinhole.

• Brand Name: STERLING
• Type of Device: 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: 13866012
• MDR Text Key: 288032803
• Report Number: 2134265-2022-02442
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729845485
• UDI-Public: 08714729845485
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K132430
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/22/2022

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/19/2024
• Device Model Number: 24716
• Device Catalogue Number: 24716
• Device Lot Number: 0027696202
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/08/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/20/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1