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

Model Number	M00561233
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Deliver Energy (1211); Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific that a captivator ii snare was used to remove a polyp during a colonoscopy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, the snare was securely attached to the active cord, however, it would not effectively cut, and coagulation was not working.No visible problem was noted with the cautery pin.The procedure was completed with a non-boston scientific device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.No further information has been obtained despite good faith efforts.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6: imdrf device code a090402 captures the reportable event of snare unable to deliver energy.Imdrf device code a050702 captures the reportable event of snare loop unable to cut.

• Brand Name: CAPTIVATOR II
• Common Device Name: 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
• Manufacturer Contact: arlene acevedo gutierrez ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 7877968283
• MDR Report Key: 22952554
• Report Number: 3005099803-2025-04382
• Device Sequence Number: 18608865
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729861348
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729861348(17)280508(10)36485810
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133987
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/03/2025

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 Model Number: M00561233
• Device Catalogue Number: 50297
• Device Lot Number: 0036485810
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/09/2025
• 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