MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION STERLING SL; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	24703
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon burst occurred.The target lesion was located in the severely calcified and non-tortuous superficial femoral artery.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon initial inflation before it reached the rated burst pressure.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No complications were reported, and the patient was stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Returned product consisted of a sterling sl balloon catheter.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination revealed no damages.Microscopic examination revealed pinhole 12cm from the tip.Product analysis confirmed there is a pinhole in the balloon.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon burst occurred.The target lesion was located in the severely calcified and non-tortuous superficial femoral artery.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon initial inflation before it reached the rated burst pressure.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No complications were reported, and the patient was stable.

• Brand Name: STERLING SL
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 18966545
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-17703
• Device Sequence Number: 20386656
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729782377
• UDI-Public: 08714729782377
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093720
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/26/2024

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: 04/02/2025
• Device Model Number: 24703
• Device Catalogue Number: 24703
• Device Lot Number: 0031361051
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/19/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2023
• 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