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

Model Number M00562301

Device Problems Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 04/17/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator small oval stiff snare was used during a colonoscopy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.During the procedure, the snare loop did not extend completely and had issues with cautery.The procedure was completed with a different boston scientific snare.There were no additional patient complications reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block h6: imdrf device code a07 captures the reportable event of suboptimal cautery.

• 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: 16922646
• MDR Text Key: 315129291
• Report Number: 3005099803-2023-02538
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729019312
• UDI-Public: 08714729019312
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/12/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00562301
• Device Catalogue Number: 6230
• Device Lot Number: 0030818472
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/09/2023
• 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