EN Snare® 00884450452462Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00884450452462), received between Sep 2, 2020 and May 14, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (5 reports).

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 14, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE TRAPPER BROKE, DURING USE ON A PATIENT.. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25176983 ↗
• InjuryApr 8, 2024Fracture; Material Integrity Problem; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem

  THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT DURING AN IVC FILTER REMOVAL, THE PROVIDER NOTICED THAT THE IVC FILTER WAS TILTED. THE PHYSICIAN INSERTED A SNARE TO THE VENOUS ACCESS TO REMOVE THE IVC FILTER; HOWEVER, THE SNARE BROKE OFF AND WAS LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY. THE PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE IT, BUT THE CATHETER BEING USED BROKE OFF AND WAS LEFT IN THE PATIENT'S BODY AS WELL. BOTH THE CATHETER AND THE SNARE AND THE IVC FILTER WERE SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED AFTER AN EXTENDED PROCEDURE. NO EVIDENCE OF HARM PRESENT POST PROCEDURE, VITAL SIGNS WERE STABLE, AND THE PATIENT WAS LATER ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19068232 ↗
• InjuryMar 28, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT DURING FILTER REMOVAL SURGERY, IT WAS FOUND THE 3 RING TIP OF ENSNARE WAS CRACKED IN PATIENT BODY. A NEW ENSNARE TO REMOVE THE DEFECT TIP. NO OTHER ADDITIONAL INJURY ON PATIENT.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 18991617 ↗
• InjuryDec 13, 2022Fracture; Material Separation; Fracture; Material Separation

  THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE HEAD OF THE VASCULAR SNARE DEVICE DETACHED WITHIN THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT REQUIRED SURGICAL INTERVENTION TO RETRIEVE THE FOREIGN BODY. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT CONSEQUENCES TO REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15974091 ↗
• InjuryDec 13, 2022Fracture; Material Separation; Fracture; Material Separation

  THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE HEAD OF THE VASCULAR SNARE DEVICE DETACHED WITHIN THE PATIENT. THE FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED WITH ANOTHER VASCULAR SNARE DEVICE. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT CONSEQUENCES TO REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15973966 ↗
• InjuryDec 13, 2022Fracture; Material Separation; Fracture; Material Separation

  THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE HEAD OF THE VASCULAR SNARE DEVICE DETACHED WITHIN THE PATIENT. THE FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED WITH ANOTHER VASCULARE SNARE DEVICE. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT CONSEQUENCES TO REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15973959 ↗
• InjurySep 2, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT DURING A VASCULAR PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF A VASCULAR SNARE DEVICE DETACHED WITHIN THE PATIENT AT THE JUNCTION BETWEEN THE THREE LOOPS AND SHAFT, WHEN THE NEPHROLOGIST WAS TRYING TO WITHDRAW A CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER FROM THE PATIENTS FEMORAL VEIN. A SURGEON WAS CONSULTED, AND THE FOREIGN BODY WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED VIA A SURGICAL INCISION FORCEPS. NO ADDITIONAL CONSEQUENCES TO REPORT.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 10485338 ↗