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

Model Number M00562551

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Block b3: approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.Block h6: imdrf device code a050702 captures the reportable event of loop cutting issue.

Event Description

Boston scientific corporation became aware of the following events through the article "safety and efficacy of cold snare polypectomy for small colorectal polyps" written by (b)(6).According to the literature, 119 patients were recruited for this study and underwent polypectomy at (b)(6) from may 2015 to may 2016.The participants were randomized, with 59 patients assigned to the cold snare polypectomy group.A total of 458 polyps were resected from the participants of both groups.Cold snare polypectomy was performed with a small oval flexible boston scientific profile snare or a medium flexible boston scientific profile snare.It was reported that three polyps were not successfully resected in the cold snare polypectomy group and were removed electrically.Note: no further information has been obtained despite good faith efforts.

Event Description

Boston scientific corporation became aware of the following events through the article "safety and efficacy of cold snare polypectomy for small colorectal polyps" written by takahiro ito, et al.According to the literature, 119 patients were recruited for this study and underwent polypectomy at asahikawa-kousei general hospital from may 2015 to may 2016.The participants were randomized, with 59 patients assigned to the cold snare polypectomy group.A total of 458 polyps were resected from the participants of both groups.Cold snare polypectomy was performed with a small oval flexible boston scientific profile snare or a medium flexible boston scientific profile snare.It was reported that three polyps were not successfully resected in the cold snare polypectomy group and were removed electrically.Note: no further information has been obtained despite good faith efforts.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block b3: it was reported that the procedures were between from may 2015 to may 2016.Block g3: literature source journal article: ito t, et al."safety and efficacy of cold snare polypectomy for small colorectal polyps: a prospective randomized control trial and one-year follow-up study." medicine 2021;100:23(e26296).Block h6: imdrf device code a050702 captures the reportable event of loop cutting problem.Block h11: correction to the initial mdr in block b3, block d4, and block e1.

• Brand Name: PROFILE
• Type of Device: SNARE, FLEXIBLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC DE COSTA RICA S.R.L.; 2546 calle primera; propark, coyol; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 17126480
• MDR Text Key: 317996198
• Report Number: 3005099803-2023-03156
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729156659
• UDI-Public: 08714729156659
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K131700
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Literature,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00562551
• Device Catalogue Number: 6255
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1