510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2021Sensation Short Throw, Captiflex, Captivator, Captivator II, Profile, Single-Use Polypectomy Snares
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Boston Scientific Corp · FDI Snare, Flexible
Cleared on Nov 4, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K941750 (Boston Scientific Corp, 1994) and 2 other predicates after a 146-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1995. 15 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 8 times.
- Decided
- Nov 4, 2013
- Review
- 146 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FDI
- Recalls
- 8
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K950496 (1995). 4 ancestors in all, the oldest K941750 (1994). 15 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK950496 Snare, Flexible, Electrosurgical Cutting & Coagulation Device &…Boston Scientific Corp · 1995
- 1 generation backK992477 RotosnareInscope, LLC · 1999
- This deviceK131700 Sensation Short Throw, Captiflex, Captivator, Captivator II…Boston Scientific Corp · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 10 of its ownK133987 Captivator II,Single-Use Polypectomy SnaresBoston Scientific Corporation · 2014 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK172729 Polypectomy SnareHangzhou AGS MedTech Co., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK160637 Rotatable SnaresBoston Scientific Corporation · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK172758 Rotatable Snares, Non-Rotatable SnaresZhejiang Chuangxiang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK172734 Single Use Electrosurgical Snare SD-400Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2017 · Recalled
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 15 · See all- K133987Captivator II,Single-Use Polypectomy SnaresBoston Scientific Corporation · 2014 · cites it directly10descendants
- K172729Polypectomy SnareHangzhou AGS MedTech Co., Ltd. · 2018 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K160637Rotatable SnaresBoston Scientific Corporation · 2016 · cites it directly4descendants
- K172758Rotatable Snares, Non-Rotatable SnaresZhejiang Chuangxiang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K172734Single Use Electrosurgical Snare SD-400Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2017 · 2 generations on3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K950496 | Snare, Flexible, Electrosurgical Cutting & Coagulation Device & Accessories | Boston Scientific Corp | 1995 | — |
| −1 | K992477 | Rotosnare | Inscope, LLC | 1999 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K131700 | Sensation Short Throw, Captiflex, Captivator, Captivator II, Profile… | Boston Scientific Corp | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K133987 | Captivator II,Single-Use Polypectomy Snares | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2014 | 1 |
| +2 | K172729 | Polypectomy Snare | Hangzhou AGS MedTech Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K160637 | Rotatable Snares | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K172758 | Rotatable Snares, Non-Rotatable Snares | Zhejiang Chuangxiang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K172734 | Single Use Electrosurgical Snare SD-400 | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | 2017 | 41 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (3)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K941750 | Proposed Trademan Microvasive Polypectomy SnaresSummary page 1…aptivator fl, Single-Use Polypectomy Snares Profile, Single-Use Polypectomy Snares Manufacturer and Clearance Number: Boston Scientific Corporation, K94 1750 Classification Name: Snare, Flexible Regulation Number: 876.4300 Product Code: FDI Classification: Class 11… | 1994 |
| * | K992477 | RotosnareSummary page 2…Page 2 of 3 Trade Name: Single-Use Rotatable Snare Manufacturer and Clearance Number: Boston Scientific Corporation, K992477 Classification Name: Snare, Flexible Regulation Number: 876.4300 Product Code: FWI Classification: 11 Trade Name: Snar… | 1999 |
| * | K955650 | Olympus SD Series SnaresSummary page 2…ion Name: Snare, Flexible Regulation Number: 876.4300 Product Code: FWI Classification: 11 Trade Name: SnareMaster Manufacturer and Clearance Number; Olympus, K955650 Classification Name: 1) Snare, Flexible, 2) Electrode, electrosurgical, active, urological Regulation Number: 876.4300 Prod… | 1996 |
What descends from it? (15)
See all 153 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2021 | Class II | Z-1170-2021 | Process change control | Packaging Incomplete Seal. Users noted an incomplete pouch seal prior to using the device in a patient. |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Class II | Z-2764-2020 | Device Design | BSC has noted a potential inability to cut and remove polyps for these lots/batches. potential consequences related to the snares not performing as intended would be a prolonged procedure duration, tissue damage and/or self-limited… |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Class II | Z-2761-2020 | Device Design | BSC has noted a potential inability to cut and remove polyps for these lots/batches. potential consequences related to the snares not performing as intended would be a prolonged procedure duration, tissue damage and/or self-limited… |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Class II | Z-2763-2020 | Device Design | BSC has noted a potential inability to cut and remove polyps for these lots/batches. potential consequences related to the snares not performing as intended would be a prolonged procedure duration, tissue damage and/or self-limited… |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Class II | Z-2759-2020 | Device Design | BSC has noted a potential inability to cut and remove polyps for these lots/batches. potential consequences related to the snares not performing as intended would be a prolonged procedure duration, tissue damage and/or self-limited… |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Class II | Z-2760-2020 | Device Design | BSC has noted a potential inability to cut and remove polyps for these lots/batches. potential consequences related to the snares not performing as intended would be a prolonged procedure duration, tissue damage and/or self-limited… |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Class II | Z-2765-2020 | Device Design | BSC has noted a potential inability to cut and remove polyps for these lots/batches. potential consequences related to the snares not performing as intended would be a prolonged procedure duration, tissue damage and/or self-limited… |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Class II | Z-2762-2020 | Device Design | BSC has noted a potential inability to cut and remove polyps for these lots/batches. potential consequences related to the snares not performing as intended would be a prolonged procedure duration, tissue damage and/or self-limited… |
The 5 latest of 8 recalls; the web page lists all.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 14.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 4 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K133987 (Boston Scientific Corporation, 2014) has gone furthest, with 10 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K941750.
How does its category compare?
All FDI devicesFDI Snare, Flexible: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FDI
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FDI
247in 2022
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FDI
2in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FDI
274in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FDI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 48 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 201 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 265 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 1 | 174 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 177 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 162 |
| 2013 | 3 | 87 | 0 | 191 |
| 2014 | 5 | 47 | 0 | 345 |
| 2015 | 3 | 62 | 1 | 195 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 223 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 154 |
| 2018 | 4 | 214 | 0 | 181 |
| 2019 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 135 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 487 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 211 |
| 2022 | 4 | 247 | 0 | 246 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 209 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 279 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 2 | 274 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Polypectomy Snares and Rotatable Snares are used endoscopically in the removal and/or cauterization of diminutive polyps, sessile polyps, pedunculated polyps and tissue from within the GI tract.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K131700 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K131700: Sensation Short Throw, Captiflex, Captivator, Captivator II, Profile, Single-Use Polypectomy Snares.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K131700
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026