The customer reported to olympus the evis exera iii xenon light source was used during a therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (for an unspecified indication) in conjunction with another insufflator when a perforation was noted in the patient¿s esophagus.The user was unaware both devices introduced air into the patient¿s system.As a result, the patient was hospitalized for a few days for monitoring and reported in good condition.No additional surgical or medical interventions were required.
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