According to the reporter, the capsule failed to attach.They attempted 3 times using 3 different capsules and only the third attempt was successful.The customer stated that the lumen of the esophagus was moderately dilated.The capsule with delivery system was introduced through the mouth and advanced into the esophagus, such that the ph capsule was positioned 42 cm from then incisors, which was 6 cm proximal to the ge junction.Endoscopy was utilized for probe placement and diagnostic evaluation.The third attempt showed capsule confirmed to attached to esophageal wall.The stomach was normal.The patient had pre-existing hypertension and morbid obesity which might have contributed to the event.There was no reported patient outcome.
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