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

Model Number M00561221

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

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/19/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device was disposed and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator ii was used during a colonoscopy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, during the procedure, he encountered resistance in the handle as the snare handle closed around the tissue and would not cut through.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.

• Brand Name: CAPTIVATOR II
• Type of Device: SNARE, FLEXIBLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 2546 calle primera; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 10993636
• MDR Text Key: 226644972
• Report Number: 3005099803-2020-05980
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729855903
• UDI-Public: 08714729855903
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K133987
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/11/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/11/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
• Device Model Number: M00561221
• Device Catalogue Number: 6122
• Device Lot Number: 0025658305
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/20/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2020
• 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