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

Model Number	24716
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/22/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in a non-tortuous and calcified peroneal artery.A 3.0x220x150 sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the first inflation at 3 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed and no device fragments were left inside the patient's body.The procedure was completed with a non-bsc device.No patient complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 in the balloon 55mm from the tip.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed there is a pinhole in the balloon.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in a non-tortuous and calcified peroneal artery.A 3.0x220x150 sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the first inflation at 3 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed and no device fragments were left inside the patient's body.The procedure was completed with a non-bsc device.No patient complications were reported.

• 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: 14220317
• Report Number: 2134265-2022-04869
• Device Sequence Number: 5308631
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729860174
• UDI-Public: 08714729860174
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141112
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/25/2022

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: 03/01/2025
• Device Model Number: 24716
• Device Catalogue Number: 24716
• Device Lot Number: 0028966529
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/27/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2022
• 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 Sex: Unknown