Traxtion 00711113Recalls & reported problems
US Endoscopy · The Traxtion hexagonal snare is an electrosurgical device used to grasp, dissect and transect tissue during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, and used with diathermic energy. · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00816765010990), received between Jul 19, 2019 and Jul 19, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Emits Odor” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Emits Odor1
- Energy Output Problem1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 19, 2019Device Emits Odor; Energy Output Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT, DURING A POLYPECTOMY PROCEDURE, A TRAXTION SNARE FAILED TO DELIVER ELECTROCAUTERY AND THAT A BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DIFFERENT HOT SNARE, AND HEMOSTASIS CLIPS WERE PLACED AT THE POLYPECTOMY SITE FOLLOWING THE REPORTED EVENT. THE PATIENT IS REPORTED TO BE WELL, WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES RESULTING FROM THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8809398 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.