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

Model Number	24700
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Deflate (4060)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that deflation issues occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified left forearm vessel.A 4.0mmx40mmx40cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during withdrawal, deflation issues were encountered.The entire system was able to be removed, and the procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications nor injuries reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that deflation issues occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified left forearm vessel.A 4.0mmx40mmx40cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during withdrawal, deflation issues were encountered.The entire system was able to be removed, and the procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications nor injuries reported.It was further reported that the device burst while being pressurized and removed with the entire system and the endoscope.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr: the mustang was returned for analysis.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual and microscopic examination revealed no damages.Functional testing was performed by inflating the device to rated burst pressure and then deflating it.There were no issues inflating or deflating the balloon.Product analysis could not confirm the reported failure to deflate.

• 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: 21447217
• Report Number: 2124215-2025-10676
• Device Sequence Number: 7939705
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729123620
• UDI-Public: 08714729123620
• 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): 03/25/2025

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 Model Number: 24700
• Device Catalogue Number: 24700
• Device Lot Number: 0034960730
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/14/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2024
• 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