Elderly male while undergoing an ercp (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) procedure using olympus scope, the gi (gastrointestinal) doctor tried to insert the sphincterotome in the scope however the sphincterotome would not go through the scope.We had to stop using the scope and replace with a disposable ercp scope.The case was performed successfully without incident.Following the procedure, while cleaning the scope, we could not suction water at the distal end, nor put a brush through the scope.The scope was leak tested and no leak was found.Attempts to clean the scope were made; however we could not suction asepti-zyme or water through the distal end of the scope.We could suction aspti-zyme and water through the biopsy channel and water port.We wiped down the scope with asepit-zyme and water and then wiped it down with water.I placed it in a biohazard bag.The scope was sent out for repair the next day.The results are not yet known.Manufacturer response for endoscope, endoscope (per site reporter).The manufacturer was indirectly notified via the vendor who handles repairs.The equipment has not yet been returned.
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