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MalfunctionFGX

CAPTIVATOR? COLD

Received Jun 15, 2026 · Event occurred May 1, 2026

Report 3005099803-2026-02440 · MDR key 25498616

Device

Generic name

Snare, Non-electrical

Model number

M00561100

Catalog number

M00561100

Lot number

0038426624

Product problems

  • Failure to Cut

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC THAT A COLD SNARE WAS USED FOR A POLYPECTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. DURING THE PROCEDURE THE SNARE FAILED TO CUT THE POLYP. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BLOCK B3: APPROXIMATED BASED ON THE DATE THE MANUFACTURER BECAME AWARE OF THE EVENT. BLOCK H6: IMDRF DEVICE CODE A050702 CAPTURES THE REPORTABLE EVENT OF LOOP FAILURE TO CUT.