It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre pulmonary balloon was used in the left main stem bronchus during a bronch dilation and stent placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, during the procedure, it was noted that the balloon popped, and the patient experienced bleeding.The bleeding corrected itself via natural coagulation.No additional dilation was needed at this point.An ultraflex airway stent was then successfully placed, and the procedure was completed at this time.In the physicians assessment, the balloon popping aggravated the patients airway, causing the bleeding.It was reported that the patient condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.
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