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

Model Number	24700
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and mildly calcified peripheral artery.A 5.0mmx80mmx135cm sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during the first inflation at 6 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with an alternate device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B5.Describe event or problem: added information, based on additional information.Device evaluated by mfr: the sterling balloon catheter was returned to our post market quality assurance laboratory.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination revealed no damages.Microscopic examination revealed a longitudinal tear 6mm from the tip and is approximately 19mm long.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed there is a rupture in the balloon.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and mildly calcified peripheral artery.A 5.0mmx80mmx135cm sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during the first inflation at 6 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with an alternate device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed with another of the same sterling balloon.The balloon was then removed successfully through the sheath.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and mildly calcified peripheral artery.A 5.0mmx80mmx135cm sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during the first inflation at 6 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with an alternate device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr: the sterling balloon catheter was returned to our post market quality assurance laboratory.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination revealed no damages.Microscopic examination revealed a longitudinal tear 6mm from the tip and is approximately 19mm long.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed there is a rupture in the balloon.

• 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: 23102881
• Report Number: 2124215-2025-66227
• Device Sequence Number: 18002684
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729122951
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729122951(17)280429(10)36415150
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/21/2025

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: 0036415150
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/16/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2025; 11/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2025; 11/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/30/2025
• 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