MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SENSATION SHORT THROW; SNARE, FLEXIBLE

Model Number M00562652

Device Problems Failure to Cut (2587); Defective Device (2588); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The exact date of the event is unknown.The provided event date of july 01, 2020 was chosen as a best estimate based on the date that the manufacturer became aware of the event.(b)(6).(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 sensation large oval med stiff snare was used during a colonoscopy procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the physicians had issues with the sensation snare.The snare would not cut completely through the small polyp.Reportedly, the snare was securely attached to the active cord and signs of tissue blanching (tissue turned white) were noted.He said multiple technicians were having a hard time opening the snares after withdrawing the snare back into the catheter to reposition.The technician said she felt resistance and all of a sudden the snare shot forward to fully open.The procedure was completed and the polyp was removed with a biopsy forceps.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be fine.

• Brand Name: SENSATION SHORT THROW
• 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: 10451325
• MDR Text Key: 219498024
• Report Number: 3005099803-2020-03443
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729268802
• UDI-Public: 08714729268802
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/25/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/25/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/02/2023
• Device Model Number: M00562652
• Device Catalogue Number: 6265-20
• Device Lot Number: 0025439069
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/30/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/02/2020
• 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