It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a trapezoid rx basket was used in the wirsung duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.During the procedure, an alliance ii handle was used in conjunction with the trapezoid basket in an attempt to crush a stone less than 1 cm in size.However, the basket failed to crush the stone and the tip of the basket did not detach to release the stone.The device was pulled several times until the basket came out of the wirsung duct.There was no medical/ surgical intervention and the procedure was completed with another trapezoid rx basket.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.Note: the complainant reported that the trapezoid rx basket was used in the wirsung (pancreatic) duct; however, the directions for use state "caution: trapezoid rx wireguided retrieval basket is not intended for use in the pancreas.".
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Patient's exact age is unknown; however it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.(b)(4).According to the complainant, the suspect device was contaminated and is not available for return.If any further relevant information is received, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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