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

Model Number	24690
Medical Device Problem Codes	Contamination (1120); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that device contamination occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and moderately calcified internal and common carotid arteries.A 3.5mmx30mmx135cm (4f) sterling balloon was selected for use in a carotid artery stenting (cas) procedure.During preparation, the device was handled carefully, and no particular issues were noted.However, the use of this device was discontinued due to a foreign substance present in the device.The cause remains unknown.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr: the sterling was returned for analysis.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual and microscopic examination revealed no damages or foreign material.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.No other issues were identified with the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that device contamination occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and moderately calcified internal and common carotid arteries.A 3.5mmx30mmx135cm (4f) sterling balloon was selected for use in a carotid artery stenting (cas) procedure.During preparation, the device was handled carefully, and no particular issues were noted.However, the use of this device was discontinued due to a foreign substance present in the device.The cause remains unknown.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.

• 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: 23425917
• Report Number: 2124215-2025-77648
• Device Sequence Number: 9798591
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729756910
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729756910(17)270821(10)34687294
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141150
• 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): 01/12/2026

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: 24690
• Device Catalogue Number: 24690
• Device Lot Number: 0034687294
• 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: 10/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2024
• 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