MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION STERLING SL; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	H74939148251210
Medical Device Problem Code	Inflation Problem (1310)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/30/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Reportable based on device analysis completed on 24oct2025.It was reported that the balloon did not inflate properly.The target lesion was located in the right lower limb.A 2.5mm x 120mm x 150cm sterling sl balloon catheter was selected for lower limb angioplasty to treat peripheral artery disease (pad).During the procedure, the balloon did not inflate properly.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.However, device analysis revealed a pinhole 102mm from the tip.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr: the sterling sl device 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 pinhole 102mm from the tip.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 SL
• 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; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 23607919
• Report Number: 2124215-2025-83695
• Device Sequence Number: 18502891
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729782261
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729782261(17)260318(10)33652739
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093720
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/20/2025

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 Expiration Date: 03/18/2026
• Device Model Number: H74939148251210
• Device Catalogue Number: H74939148251210
• Device Lot Number: 0033652739
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/09/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2024
• 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: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Male