CoinTip 00711110Recalls & reported problems
US Endoscopy · The CoinTip snare is an electrosurgical device designed to be used to endoscopically grasp, dissect, and transect tissue during Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures. The snare can be used with or without the use of monopolar diathermic energy. · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00724995194369), received between Mar 12, 2021 and May 20, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Entrapment of Device1
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Break
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH MW5186172 THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, THE HANDLE OF THEIR COINTIP SNARE BROKE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH ANOTHER SNARE. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25234525 ↗MalfunctionMay 1, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH MW5184579 THAT "THE SHEATH OF THE SNARE TWISTED WHEN IN USE AND WAS UNABLE TO CUT THE POLYP OFF". NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25056812 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THAT THREE OF THEIR COINTIP SNARES WERE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND THE THIRD SNARE CAUGHT ON THE WIRE AROUND THE POLYP. USER FACILITY PERSONNEL UTILIZED BIOPSY FORCEPS TO REMOVE THE POLYP AND RELEASE THE SNARE RESULTING IN A PROCEDURE DELAY. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21596820 ↗MalfunctionOct 6, 2022Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH (MW5111836) REPORT THAT DURING A COLONOSCOPY PROCEDURE THE HANDLE OF THEIR COINTIP SNARE BROKE DURING CAUTERIZATION SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE SNARE TO BECOME STUCK ON THE POLYP. THE PHYSICIAN WAS ABLE TO LOOSEN THE SNARE AND REMOVE THE POLYP. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15555119 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2021Entrapment of Device
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT A COINTIP SNARE FAILED TO CUT A POLYP AND BECAME ENTRAPPED. THE USER ADJUSTED ELECTROCAUTERY SETTINGS AND SUCCESSFULLY CUT THE POLYP USING A SECOND SNARE, FREEING THE INITIAL SNARE. FOLLOWING THE REPORTED EVENT, A CLIP WAS PLACED AT THE POLYPECTOMY SITE AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11477486 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.