SENSATION Short Throw M00560330Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · Single-Use Polypectomy Snare · Class 2
All models of SENSATION Short Throw (7)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 9
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729747628), received between Jan 17, 2017 and Jan 31, 2024 — classified as 9 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break6
- Failure to Deliver Energy3
- Failure to Cut2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient8
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 31, 2024Failure to Deliver Energy; Failure to Deliver Energy
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A SENSATION SHORT THROW SNARE WAS USED IN THE COLON DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC COLORECTAL POLYP RESECTION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE HAD PROBLEM WITH THE ENERGIZATION. NO VISIBLE PROBLEM WAS NOTED WITH THE CAUTERY PIN. THE SNARE WAS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE ACTIVE CORD. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SENSATION SNARE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18613283 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2020Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A SENSATION SHORT THROW WAS USED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING PREPARATION, THE WIRE BROKE OFF WHEN THE SNARE HANDLE WAS MANIPULATED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SENSATION SHORT THROW. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10952589 ↗MalfunctionNov 14, 2018Failure to Deliver Energy; Failure to Cut; Failure to Deliver Energy; Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A SENSATION MEDIUM CRESCENT SNARE WAS USED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2018. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE FAILED TO DELIVER ENERGY AND THE SNARE LOOP FAILED TO CUT THE TARGET POLYP. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THIS EVENT TO DATE. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT DETAILS BECOME AVAILABLE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8070255 ↗MalfunctionNov 14, 2018Failure to Deliver Energy; Failure to Cut; Failure to Deliver Energy; Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A SENSATION MEDIUM CRESCENT SNARE WAS USED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2018. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE FAILED TO DELIVER ENERGY AND THE SNARE LOOP FAILED TO CUT THE TARGET POLYP. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THIS EVENT TO DATE. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT DETAILS BECOME AVAILABLE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8068798 ↗MalfunctionJun 20, 2017Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A SENSATION MEDIUM CRESCENT SNARE WAS USED IN THE COLON DURING A COLD POLYPECTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2017. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, AFTER WITHDRAWING THE DEVICE POST PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SNARE LOOP WAS DAMAGED WITH VISIBLE WIRE FRAGMENTS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THIS DEVICE. 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 GOOD.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 6654566 ↗MalfunctionJun 20, 2017Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A SENSATION MEDIUM CRESCENT SNARE WAS USED IN THE COLON DURING A COLD POLYPECTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2017. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, AFTER WITHDRAWING THE DEVICE POST PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SNARE LOOP WAS DAMAGED WITH VISIBLE WIRE FRAGMENTS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THIS DEVICE. 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 GOOD.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 6654562 ↗MalfunctionJan 18, 2017Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A SENSATION MEDIUM CRESCENT SNARE WAS USED DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC MUCOSAL RESECTION (EMR) PROCEDURE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SNARE LOOP BROKE WHEN CURRENT WAS DELIVERED. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE SNARE COULD NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE ACTIVE CORD. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SENSATION SNARE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 6261935 ↗MalfunctionJan 17, 2017Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A SENSATION MEDIUM CRESCENT SNARE WAS USED DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC MUCOSAL RESECTION (EMR) PROCEDURE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SNARE LOOP BROKE WHEN CURRENT WAS DELIVERED. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE SNARE COULD NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE ACTIVE CORD. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SENSATION SNARE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 6258579 ↗MalfunctionJan 17, 2017Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A SENSATION MEDIUM CRESCENT SNARE WAS USED DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC MUCOSAL RESECTION (EMR) PROCEDURE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SNARE LOOP BROKE WHEN CURRENT WAS DELIVERED. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE SNARE COULD NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE ACTIVE CORD. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SENSATION SNARE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 6258559 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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