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

Model Number	M00560331
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Deliver Energy (1211)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6: imdrf device code a090402 captures the reportable event of snare unable to deliver energy.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a sensation short throw snare was used in the colon during an endoscopic colorectal polyp resection procedure performed on (b)(6) 2024.During the procedure, the device had problem with the energization.No visible problem was noted with the cautery pin.The snare was securely attached to the active cord.The procedure was completed with another sensation snare.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a sensation short throw snare was used in the colon during an endoscopic colorectal polyp resection procedure performed on (b)(6) 2024.During the procedure, the device had problem with the energization.No visible problem was noted with the cautery pin.The snare was securely attached to the active cord.The procedure was completed with another sensation snare.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6: imdrf device code a090402 captures the reportable event of snare unable to deliver energy.Block h10: investigation results a sensation short throw snare was received for analysis.Visual inspection of the returned device revealed no problems.In addition, per microscopic inspection, the loop and working length had no problems.The 2 in 1 connector passed dimensional testing.Electrical testing was performed, and the device was found within specification.No other problems were noted.The reported complaint of device failure to deliver energy was unable to be confirmed since the device passed electrical testing upon return.Upon product analysis, no problems were found.Based on the information available and the returned device analysis, the most probable root cause for the reported complaint is no problem detected since the reported complaint cannot be confirmed.

• Brand Name: SENSATION SHORT THROW
• Common Device Name: 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: 18613283
• Report Number: 3005099803-2024-00207
• Device Sequence Number: 7508841
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729283935
• UDI-Public: 08714729283935
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131700
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/03/2026
• Device Model Number: M00560331
• Device Catalogue Number: 6033
• Device Lot Number: 0031945098
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/04/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown