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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Captivator Single-Use Polypectomy Snares, Captiflex Single-Use Polypectomy Snares. Outer box UPN, Inner Pouch UPN: M00561311 (Box 10), M00561310 M00562301 (Box 10), M00562300; M00562321 (Box 10), M00562320; M00562341 (Box 10), M00562340; M00562451 (Box 10), M00562450; M00562401 (Box 10), M00562400; M00562402 (Box 40), M00562400; M00562422 (Box 40), M00562420; M00562471 (Box 10), M00562470.

Reported: March 10, 2021 Initiated: January 19, 2021 #Z-1168-2021

Product Description

Captivator Single-Use Polypectomy Snares, Captiflex Single-Use Polypectomy Snares. Outer box UPN, Inner Pouch UPN: M00561311 (Box 10), M00561310 M00562301 (Box 10), M00562300; M00562321 (Box 10), M00562320; M00562341 (Box 10), M00562340; M00562451 (Box 10), M00562450; M00562401 (Box 10), M00562400; M00562402 (Box 40), M00562400; M00562422 (Box 40), M00562420; M00562471 (Box 10), M00562470.

Reason for Recall

Packaging Incomplete Seal. Users noted an incomplete pouch seal prior to using the device in a patient.

Details

Units Affected
335,788 units total (Domestic: 222,882, Foreign: 112,906)
Distribution
US nationwide distribution.
Location
Marlborough, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Captivator Single-Use Polypectomy Snares, Captiflex Single-Use Polypectomy Snares. Outer box UPN, Inner Pouch UPN: M00561311 (Box 10), M00561310 M00562301 (Box 10), M00562300; M00562321 (Box 10), M00562320; M00562341 (Box 10), M00562340; M00562451 (Box 10), M00562450; M00562401 (Box 10), M00562400; M00562402 (Box 40), M00562400; M00562422 (Box 40), M00562420; M00562471 (Box 10), M00562470.. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 335,788 units total (Domestic: 222,882, Foreign: 112,906).
Why was this product recalled?
Packaging Incomplete Seal. Users noted an incomplete pouch seal prior to using the device in a patient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 10, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1168-2021.