It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a trapezoid rx lithotripter basket was used in the common bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the basket was noted to be difficult to open.The technician applied force to the handle in order to open the basket but the handle cannula broke.There was no stone inside the basket when the handle cannula broke.The procedure was completed with another trapezoid rx basket.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition following the procedure was reported to be good.
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