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

Model Number	24700
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/26/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 75% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in a severely tortuous and severely calcified vessel.An 8.0mmx40mmx40cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the first inflation at 2 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured on the proximal part.The device was completely removed and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications nor injuries were reported and the patient was in good condition.
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.The batch number is a match to the complaint batch number.The device showed signs of saline.The device was received with the guidewire still inserted.Microscopic analysis confirmed a pinhole over the distal not proximal marker band.No other damage was found.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 75% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in a severely tortuous and severely calcified vessel.An 8.0mmx40mmx40cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the first inflation at 2 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured on the proximal part.The device was completely removed and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications nor injuries were reported and the patient was in good condition.

• 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 ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6515810888
• MDR Report Key: 14549726
• Report Number: 2134265-2022-06189
• Device Sequence Number: 17767836
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729720683
• UDI-Public: 08714729720683
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K053116
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 07/20/2022

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: 06/15/2024
• Device Model Number: 24700
• Device Catalogue Number: 24700
• Device Lot Number: 0027501094
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/31/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/2021
• 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 Sex: Unknown