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

Model Number M00562321

Device Problems Failure to Deliver Energy (1211); Mechanical Problem (1384); Failure to Cut (2587)

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

Event Date 03/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(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 captivator medium oval stiff snare was used during a biopsy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2022.During the procedure, while the doctor was preparing to cut the target polyp, the handle did not open to perform the procedure, nor did the device transmit heat to cut the polyp.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event to date, despite good faith efforts.

• 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: 13928479
• MDR Text Key: 288030505
• Report Number: 3005099803-2022-01550
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729019336
• UDI-Public: 08714729019336
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K131700
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/28/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00562321
• Device Catalogue Number: 6232
• Device Lot Number: 0028036194
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/18/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1