Boston Scientific recalls Captiflex Snares single-use polypectomy snare due to potential inability to cut and remove polyps, risking prolonged procedures and tissue damage. Affected lots have specific serial numbers and expiration dates.
BSC has noted a potential inability to cut and remove polyps for these lots/batches. potential consequences related to the snares not performing as intended would be a prolonged procedure duration, tissue damage and/or self-limited bleeding. The most severe potential injury would include immediate or delayed hemorrhage and/or perforation requiring intervention up to and including open surgery; the likelihood of these severe injuries occurring is remote and, to date, have not been reported as a complaint. The potential inability to cut may also lead to inadequate removal of target tissue.
Boston Scientific is recalling Captiflex Snares single-use polypectomy snare devices because they may not cut and remove polyps properly. This could lead to longer procedures, tissue damage, or bleeding that might require surgery. The recall affects specific batches with known serial numbers and expiration dates.
The snare devices may not function correctly to cut and remove polyps, which could cause the procedure to take longer. This might result in tissue damage, bleeding, or the need for surgery to address complications like perforation or severe hemorrhage.
Patients who have received the Captiflex Snares with serial numbers 25321152, 25338467, or 25426642 and expiration dates between March 6 and March 31, 2023 are most at risk. Medical professionals using these devices for polyp removal procedures may also be affected.
Check the outer package for UPN # M00562401 and inner package for UPN # M00562400. The device has specific serial numbers (25321152, 25338467, 25426642) and expires between March 6 and March 31, 2023.
Verify the serial numbers and expiration dates on the outer and inner packaging to confirm if the device is affected.
Reach out to Boston Scientific directly for guidance on next steps if you have the affected devices.
The devices may not cut and remove polyps properly, which could lead to longer procedures, tissue damage, bleeding, or the need for surgery.
Serial numbers 25321152, 25338467, and 25426642 are affected.
The devices expire between March 6 and March 31, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2764-2020 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-2764-2020 from Boston Scientific. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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