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CAPTIVATOR COLD SINGLE-USE SNARE

Received Jul 15, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 17, 2026

Report 3005099803-2026-02822 · MDR key 25829154

Device

Generic name

Snare, Non-electrical

Model number

M00561103

Catalog number

M00561103

Lot number

0039221809

Product problems

  • Failure to Cut

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BLOCK H6: IMDRF DEVICE CODE A050702 CAPTURES THE REPORTABLE EVENT OF LOOP FAILURE TO CUT.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A COLD SNARE WAS USED IN THE COLON FOR A COLONOSCOPY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE PROCEDURE THE SNARE FAILED TO CUT THE POLYP. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.