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	02/09/2023
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 moderately tortuous and severely calcified superficial femoral artery.A 5.0mmx20mmx135cm sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the first inflation at 6 atmospheres for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was replaced with a 4.00mm/1.5cm/140cm s-pcb flextome small peripheral cutting balloon which also ruptured at 6 atmospheres.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a 5.0 mm non-boston scientific device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient condition was good.

• 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: 16380289
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-06581
• Device Sequence Number: 6201320
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729756194
• UDI-Public: 08714729756194
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/15/2023

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: 08/30/2025
• Device Model Number: 24690
• Device Catalogue Number: 24690
• Device Lot Number: 0030062598
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2022
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GUIDEWIRE USED: CRUISE.; INTRODUCER SHEATH: DESTINATION 6F.
• Patient Sex: Unknown