It is reported by the customer, a single use ligating device was used during a colonoscopy procedure.Once the loop was deployed, the user was unable to detach it from the catheter and became stuck in the patient.A second scope was inserted, and the user inserted endoscopic scissors into the working channel of the second scope.The scissors were used to cut the loop(suture) and the initial device was removed.The procedure was completed without any further complications using the second scope.The patient is currently well.There were no further consequences to the patient because of this occurrence.
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