It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an ultratome xl was used in the papilla during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on an unknown date.During the procedure, "the papillotome ruptured during the papillotomy." it was reported that no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.During the removal of the duodenoscope along with the defective ultratome xl, there was an iatrogenic injury to the mucosa of the stomach, which was treated with clips.There were no additional patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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