The device referenced in this report has not yet been returned to olympus for evaluation.The exact cause of the patient's outcome could not be conclusively determined at this time.The instruction manual warns users: "do not force the distal end of the insertion portion against body cavity tissue.This could result in perforation, bleeding, or mucous membrane damage." if additional information becomes available at a later time, this report will be supplemented.
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Olympus was informed that during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ercp) procedure, the patient sustained a small perforation.It was reported that the physician felt the tip of the device was hard and sharp, and the perforation was noted the duct was cannulated.The perforation was sealed by the physician during the same procedure.It is unknown what device was used to complete the procedure.The device referenced in this report was discarded by the user facility.No further information was provided.Olympus followed up with the user facility to obtain additional information regarding the reported event via telephone and in writing, but with no further results.
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