Note: this report pertains to one of three devices used during the same procedure.Refer to manufacturer report number 3005099803-2024-01247 for the first trapezoid basket, 3005099803-2024-01248 for the second trapezoid basket, and 3005099803-2024-01269 for the spyscope it was reported to boston scientific corporation that a spyscope ds ii access & delivery catheter was used during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) cholangioscopy procedure performed for complex stone removal in the bile duct on (b)(6) 2024.During the procedure, the spyscope appeared to be working but the autolith touch ehl probe would not advance through the scope.After two attempts, a third ehl probe was positioned but would not fire.The machine was on, but a current wasnt delivered.The physician then reached for a trapezoid basket which split down the middle.A second basket was introduced, and it split as well.The procedure was not completed due to this event.Upon further inspection after the procedure was cancelled, it was determined that the ehl machine was functioning as intended and the ehl probes likely experienced resistance due to angulation at the elevator.Close observation of the probes showed kinks that were incurred during the advancement of the probes.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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