It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator large oval med stiff snare was used in the colon during a polypectomy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, during procedure and outside the patient, the snare was passed several times in and out of the scope and at some point, the catheter got detached from the handle leaving the wire at the top exposed.When the snare was removed, the exposed wire was not noticed and was placed externally on the patient.While the endoscopist was removing the scope, he stepped on the diathermy pedal and the snare burned the patient's leg.The procedure was completed with this device.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event to date, despite good faith efforts.
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