MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION CAPTIFLEX; SNARE, FLEXIBLE

Model Number M00562401

Device Problems Retraction Problem (1536); Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The exact date of the event is unknown.The provided event date of (b)(6) 2020 was chosen as a best estimate based on the date that the manufacturer became aware of the event.(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental mdr will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captiflex medium oval flexible snare was used during a polypectomy procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the snare loop failed to retract and did not cut the target polyp.A completely different snare was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block b3: the exact date of the event is unknown.The provided event date of (b)(6) 2020 was chosen as a best estimate based on the date that the manufacturer became aware of the event.Block h6: problem code 2587 captures the reportable event of snare loop failure to cut.Conclusion code 4316 is being used in lieu of an adequate conclusion code for "device not returned." block h10: the device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental mdr will be filed.Block h11: blocks h2, h6 and h10 have been updated based on the investigation closure for device not returned.Correction: sections h7 and h9.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captiflex medium oval flexible snare was used during a polypectomy procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the snare loop failed to retract and did not cut the target polyp.A completely different snare was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

• Brand Name: CAPTIFLEX
• Type of Device: SNARE, FLEXIBLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• MDR Report Key: 10295221
• MDR Text Key: 199698673
• Report Number: 3005099803-2020-02789
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729019411
• UDI-Public: 08714729019411
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K131700
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/18/2020

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/06/2023
• Device Model Number: M00562401
• Device Catalogue Number: 6240
• Device Lot Number: 0025338467
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/20/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/22/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/19/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-2759-2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1