It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 device was used in the lower esophagus during an esophageal variceal ligation (evl) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the bands were successfully deployed; however, the bands failed to remain attached on the varices.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.It was noted that there was no difficulty experienced upon setting up the device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.
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