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

Model Number	H74939347090470
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Rupture (1546); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon burst occurred.A 9.0mm x 40mm x 75cm athletis balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the procedure, it was noted that the balloon was burst.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Good faith effort attempts were made to try and retrieve additional details regarding the reported event, but further information was unable to be obtained.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon burst occurred.A 9.0mm x 40mm x 75cm athletis balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the procedure, it was noted that the balloon was burst.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Updated e1: initial reporter zip/post code.Updated e1: initial reporter phone.Updated e1: initial reporter email.Good faith effort attempts were made to try and retrieve additional details regarding the reported event, but further information was unable to be obtained.Device evaluated by mfr: the athletis device was returned to our post market quality assurance laboratory.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded, which indicates that the device was subjected to positive pressure.A leak test was carried out and the balloon was inflated to its rated burst pressure for 30 seconds using deionized water and digital timer, without any leaks or issues noted.A vacuum was then applied.This inflation to rate of burst pressure was repeated three times with no leaks or drop in pressure noted.No issues were identified with balloon inflation or the balloon material.A visual and tactile examination identified shaft damage approximately 5mm proximal from the proximal balloon bond which extended in a proximal direction for 20mm.A visual and tactile examination identified no damage to the tip.

• 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: 23303449
• Report Number: 2124215-2025-72448
• Device Sequence Number: 18636931
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729974161
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729974161(17)280206(10)35793333
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/18/2025

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: H74939347090470
• Device Catalogue Number: H74939347090470
• Device Lot Number: 0035793333
• 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: 09/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/06/2025
• 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