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

Model Number M00562673

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

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

Event Date 08/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The exact date of the event is unknown.The provided event date of (b)(6) 2021 was chosen as a best estimate based on the date that the manufacturer became aware of the event.Problem code (b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the problem analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a sensation medium oval flexible snare was used during a colonoscopy procedure performed on an unknown date.During the procedure, the snare made clicking sounds when extending and retracting and it seemed difficult to move.In addition, the snare was experiencing extreme difficulty with cold snaring a 3-5 mm target polyp and also with hot snaring.It was noted that it was almost tearing the tissue.The procedure was completed with another sensation snare.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

• 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: 12377851
• MDR Text Key: 268483700
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-04294
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729501664
• UDI-Public: 08714729501664
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/27/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/27/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00562673
• Device Catalogue Number: 6267-40
• Device Lot Number: 0027312042
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/02/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/18/2021
• 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