It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a zero tip basket was used in the ureter during a ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy and stone removal procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.During the procedure, a zero tip basket was used in an attempt to remove stones in the ureter.However, upon removal of the basket with the captured stone, the basket broke within the patient.All pieces were successfully retrieved.The procedure was completed using the original device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event to date, despite good faith efforts.
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