Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Boston Scientific Profile Single-Use Pediatric Snare 13mm UPN Outer Box: Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation Due to Difficulty in extending snare loop from the catheter

Date: May 16, 2012
Company: Boston Scientific Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Boston Scientific Corporation directly.

Affected Products

Boston Scientific Profile Single-Use Pediatric Snare 13mm UPN Outer Box: M00562551 Inner Pouch: M00562550 The single-use Profile Polypectomy Snare consists of a flexible wire cable loop which can be extended and retracted from the snare's flexible outer sheath using a three-ring handle. When passed through an endoscope and activated, the snare delivers a monopolar electrical current to cut and cauterize tissue with the loop

Quantity: 1970 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Difficulty in extending snare loop from the catheter

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report