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

Model Number M00562341

Device Problems Failure to Cut (2587); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Tissue Damage (2104); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 05/01/2020

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).According to the complainant, the suspect device has been disposed and is not available for return.If any further relevant information is received, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator medium hexagonal stiff snare was used during a colonoscopy procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the snare would not cut cold or with heat and the tissue was damaged.The procedure was cancelled due to this event.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event to date, despite good faith efforts.

• Brand Name: CAPTIVATOR
• 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: 10163581
• MDR Text Key: 195571212
• Report Number: 3005099803-2020-02353
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729019350
• UDI-Public: 08714729019350
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K131700
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/17/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/17/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/09/2023
• Device Model Number: M00562341
• Device Catalogue Number: 6234
• Device Lot Number: 0025185062
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/27/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1