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Model Number M00561221 |
Device Problem
Failure to Cut (2587)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/14/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(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 medwatch will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator ii was used during a polypectomy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the snare was inserted into the scope channel for a cold polyp resection and the snare was expanded in the body.It was reported that when the target lesion was strangulated it could not be excised.It was strangulated several times, but it could not be excised.The procedure was completed with another captivator ii.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 stable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Block h6: problem code 2587 captures the reportable event of failure to cut.Block h10: the returned captivator ii was analyzed, and a visual evaluation noted that the device and cautery were found in good conditions.A functional evaluation noted that the device retracted and extended without issues.A continuity test was also performed and the device passed the continuity test since the device's electrical resistance was within specification, indicating a proper connection.No other issues with the device were noted.The reported event of loop failure to cut was not confirmed since the devices cannot be functionally evaluated with respect to anatomical /procedural factors encountered during the procedure.Additionally, the device passed the continuity test upon return.The product record review confirmed that this is not a new failure type and the risk is anticipated.There was no issue of a manufacturing issue, design or user issue which could have caused the complaint.Device analysis found no issues with the device during visual, electrical and functional test.Based on the information available, the investigation was assigned the most probable cause classification of no problem detected.A review of the manufacturing documentation for this device revealed that no anomalies or deviations related to the event occurred during manufacturing.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator ii was used during a polypectomy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the snare was inserted into the scope channel for a cold polyp resection and the snare was expanded in the body.It was reported that when the target lesion was strangulated it could not be excised.It was strangulated several times, but it could not be excised.The procedure was completed with another captivator ii.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 stable.
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