According to the reporter, the device fiber optic scope was very difficult to remove from the endobronchial tube.Obstruction was re ported and unable to fully place the scope down the tube without getting stock and to pulled it out forcefully.It was reported that the customer noted that it was the diameter of the tube that was getting stuck, but the diameter of the scope should have fit through the tube after looking at scope cross reference chart.Another scope had tried and reintubation was done.
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