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Model Number M00561221 |
Device Problem
Failure to Cut (2587)
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Patient Problems
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/01/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Approximated based on the date 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 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 an unknown date.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the snare was unable to cut the polyp, both cold and hot.The procedure was completed with another captivator ii.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the patient outcome to date, despite good faith efforts.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Block b3: approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.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 found no issues with the device and noted that the loop was within specification.In the functional evaluation, the device was connected to the 10 inch loop fixture, and the loop extended and contracted without issues.A continuity test was performed, and the device passed since the device's electrical resistance was within specification, indicating a proper connection.Additionally, the device also passed a dimensional inspection.No other issues with the device were noted.The reported event of loop failure to cut was not confirmed since the device cannot be functionally evaluated with respect to anatomical/procedural factors encountered during the procedure.The product record review confirmed that this is not a new failure type and the risk is anticipated.There was no evidence of a manufacturing issue, design or user issue which could have caused the complaint.Device analysis found no issues with the device during visual or functional testing.Based on the information available and the analysis of the returned device, the code selected as the most probable complaint cause is 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.A labeling review was performed and, from the information available, this device was used per the directions for use (dfu) / product label.
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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 an unknown date.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the snare was unable to cut the polyp, both cold and hot.The procedure was completed with another captivator ii.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the patient outcome to date, despite good faith efforts.
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