It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a jagwire was used in the bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on an unknown date.During the procedure, part of the jagwire detached into the pancreatic duct causing pancreatitis in the patient.It was reported that the patient bought the guidewire in to the site.It was noted that the guidewire expired based on the lot and batch number (m00556651 and 18495289) provided back in 07oct2018.Additionally, according to the distributor this guidewire had not been sold by them.No further information has been obtained despite good faith efforts.
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