It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 was used in the esophagus during a gastroscopy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.During the procedure, the device was used for smaller varicose veins.Once the veins were suctioned, the bands were then deployed.When attempting to ligate the veins, it was noticed that the bands were deployed onto the side and not onto the desired veins.Additionally, it was also noticed that there were two bands deployed at the same time.The device was immediately removed and installed another one.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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