It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 device was used during an esophageal variceal band ligation procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during the procedure, it was noted that the bander did not flush with the biopsy valve.The varix was then aspirated into the bander; however, the tissue would not hold and the band did not fire properly.The biopsy valve was switched to a non-bsc valve and the procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.No patient complications have been reported due to this event.
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