Active Cord M00561270Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729053361), received between Jan 5, 2018 and Oct 9, 2018 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Deliver Energy” (4 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 9, 2018Failure to Deliver Energy; Use of Device Problem; Failure to Deliver Energy; Use of Device Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT AN ACTIVE CORD WAS USED DURING A POLYPECTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2018. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE ACTIVE CORD FAILED TO TRANSMIT CURRENT WHEN IT WAS USED TO COAGULATE AND PREVENT BLEEDING POST POLYPECTOMY. THE GENERATOR WAS ON THE PROPER SETTINGS AND THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY ISSUE BEFORE. REPORTEDLY, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO FURTHER DEVICES USED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT CONDITION FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE FINE. NOTE: ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, TWO GOLD PROBE UNITS AND AN ACTIVE CORD UNIT WAS ATTEMPTED TO USE TO COAGULATE AND PREVENT BLEEDING POST POLYPECTOMY. HOWEVER, PER THE GOLD PROBE DIRECTIONS FOR USE, THE DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE USED WITH A BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR OR A BIPOLAR CABLE ADAPTER. THE ACTIVE CORD IS INTENDED TO BE USED WITH MONOPOLAR DEVICES.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7947696 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 13, 2018Failure to Deliver Energy; Failure to Deliver Energy

  IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT AN ACTIVE CORD WAS USED IN THE COLON DURING A POLYPECTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2018. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE ACTIVE CORD FAILED TO TRANSMIT CURRENT. THE CORD WAS CHANGED AND THE DEVICE OPERATED SUCCESSFULLY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER ACTIVE CORD. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE FINE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7596507 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 24, 2018Failure to Deliver Energy; Failure to Deliver Energy

  IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT AN ACTIVE CORD WAS USED DURING A COLONOSCOPY PROCEDURE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE ACTIVE CORD FAILED TO TRANSMIT CURRENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER ACTIVE CORD. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE FINE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7453840 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 5, 2018Failure to Deliver Energy; Failure to Deliver Energy

  IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT AN ACTIVE CORD WAS USED DURING A COLONOSCOPY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2017. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE ACTIVE CORD FAILED TO TRANSMIT CURRENT WHEN CONNECTED TO THE DEVICE. IT WAS NOTED THAT BLEEDING OCCURRED AND WAS RESOLVED BY USING CAUTERY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER ACTIVE CORD. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE FINE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7169132 ↗