It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 was used in the esophagus during a variceal banding procedure.The exact procedure date was unknown.During the procedure, the bands were fired inadvertently somewhere in the esophagus.Additionally, it was also noticed that the device only had five bands instead of seven.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.No further information has been obtained despite good faith efforts.
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