It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a trapezoid rx was used in the ductus hepaticus (hepatic duct) during a lithotripsy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2024.During the procedure, the basket was used in an attempt to remove a bile stone.While trying to crush the stone using the lithotripsy handle, the whole basket fell off, and it was found in the duodenum using fluoroscopy.It is currently unknown if the basket was removed during the procedure or if it was planned to be removed.A different device was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient complications as a result of the event.
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