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	03/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified superficial femoral artery.A 7.0mmx40mmx135cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon first inflation at 5 atmospheres for 2 seconds.The device was removed without any problem, and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified superficial femoral artery.A 7.0mmx40mmx135cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon first inflation at 5 atmospheres for 2 seconds.The device was removed without any problem, and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.It was further reported that significant calcification was observed throughout the lesion and the blood vessels.However, it cannot be ruled out that the balloon rupture was caused by nodular calcification.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B5.Describe event or problem: added information, based on additional information.

• 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: 24757293
• Report Number: 2124215-2026-17960
• Device Sequence Number: 21139742
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729757443
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729757443(17)280403(10)36232839
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2026

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: 0036232839
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/04/2025
• 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