It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an rx cytology brush was used in the common bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2017.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the bristled portion of the brush detached inside the patient.The brush was successfully retrieved using a balloon.The procedure was completed with another rx cytology brush.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be fine.
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