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

Model Number	24700
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Puncture/Hole (1504); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a pinhole found on the shaft.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified external iliac artery.A 7.0mmx20mmx80cm sterling balloon catheter was advance for dilatation.However, while conducting the procedure, a pinhole was identified on the shaft.The device was removed without any problem, and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported, and the patient was in good condition after the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr: the device was returned for analysis.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination revealed a kink at the strain relief.Microscopic examination revealed two holes to the inflation lumen at the kinked area by the strain relief.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed there are two holes in the inflation lumen.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a pinhole found on the shaft.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified external iliac artery.A 7.0mmx20mmx80cm sterling balloon catheter was advance for dilatation.However, while conducting the procedure, a pinhole was identified on the shaft.The device was removed without any problem, and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported, and the patient was in good condition after the procedure.

• Brand Name: STERLING
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS
• 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: 19588849
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-38224
• Device Sequence Number: 19671544
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729124047
• UDI-Public: 08714729124047
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/06/2024

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: 10/25/2024
• Device Model Number: 24700
• Device Catalogue Number: 24700
• Device Lot Number: 0028271551
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/26/2021
• 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