MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ATHLETIS?; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	H74939347050470
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the arteriovenous fistula.A 5.0mm x 40mm x 75cm athletis balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.During the procedure, the balloon could not be inflated directly during expansion and eventually, it burst.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1 - initial reporter facility name: (b)(6) reported here as facility name exceeded character limit for designated field.E1 - initial reporter phone: (b)(6) reported here as phone number exceeded character limit for designated field.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1 - initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).E1 - initial reporter phone: (b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the arteriovenous fistula.A 5.0mm x 40mm x 75cm athletis balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.During the procedure, the balloon could not be inflated directly during expansion and eventually, it burst.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.It was further reported that the target lesion was 90% stenosed, mildly tortuous, and mildly calcified.The balloon ruptured during first inflation at 10 atmospheres for 30 seconds.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1 - initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).E1 - initial reporter phone: (b)(6).Device evaluated by mfr: the athletis device was returned for evaluation.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.A longitudinal tear was identified in the balloon material.The tear measured 7mm in length and extended from a position 3mm proximal of the distal markerband to 10mm proximal of the distal markerband.A visual and tactile examination identified no kinks or damage to the shaft and to the tip.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the arteriovenous fistula.A 5.0mm x 40mm x 75cm athletis balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.During the procedure, the balloon could not be inflated directly during expansion and eventually, it burst.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.It was further reported that the target lesion was 90% stenosed, mildly tortuous, and mildly calcified.The balloon ruptured during first inflation at 10 atmospheres for 30 seconds.

• Brand Name: ATHLETIS?
• 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; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 23062849
• Report Number: 2124215-2025-64787
• Device Sequence Number: 9671050
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729973676
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729973676(17)271216(10)35497420
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K201170
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/02/2025

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: H74939347050470
• Device Catalogue Number: H74939347050470
• Device Lot Number: 0035497420
• 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: 08/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2025; 11/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2025; 12/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/16/2024
• 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 Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 60 KG