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CAPTIVATOR COLD

Received Jun 18, 2026 · Event occurred May 20, 2026

Report 3005099803-2026-02517 · MDR key 25545972

Device

Generic name

Snare, Non-electrical

Model number

M00561100

Catalog number

M00561100

Lot number

0038439443

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

43 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A CAPTIVATOR COLD SNARE WAS USED IN THE COLON DURING A COLONOSCOPY WITH POLYPECTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE METAL WIRE OF THE SNARE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE PLASTIC COMPONENT OF THE DEVICE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY AND INABILITY TO USE THE DEVICE AS INTENDED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVE

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BLOCK H6: IMDRF DEVICE CODE A0501 CAPTURES THE REPORTABLE EVENT OF LOOP DETACHMENT OF DEVICE OR DEVICE COMPONENT.