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

Model Number	24690
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the severely tortuous and mildly severely calcified superficial femoral artery.A 5.0mmx40mmx135cm (4f) sterling balloon was advanced for dilation.However, during the second inflation at 14 atmospheres for 10 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed without any problem using the normal method, and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event, and the patient was in good condition post-procedure.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the severely tortuous and mildly severely calcified superficial femoral artery.A 5.0mmx40mmx135cm (4f) sterling balloon was advanced for dilation.However, during the second inflation at 14 atmospheres for 10 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed without any problem using the normal method, and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event, and the patient was in good condition post-procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device analysis findings: upon receipt at 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 in the balloon 19mm from the tip.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed there is a pinhole in the balloon.Device history record: it was confirmed this device met manufacturing specification prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations which could have contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: review of the instructions for use (ifu) confirmed there was relevant content and sufficient guidance with respect to the circumstances described within this complaint.No updates are required to the ifu as a result of this event.Investigation conclusion: based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of adverse event related to patient condition.

• 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: mark mischke ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 7634941632
• MDR Report Key: 24490511
• Report Number: 2124215-2026-11513
• Device Sequence Number: 18810642
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729757146
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729757146(17)270709(10)34396561
• 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): 04/15/2026

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: 0034396561
• 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: 02/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/02/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/09/2024
• 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