It was reported to boston scientific corporation on (b)(6) 2018 that a wallflex colonic stent has been implanted to treat a 3 cm malignant stricture in the descending colon during a colonic stenting procedure performed on (b)(6) 2018.Reportedly, the patient's anatomy was not dilated prior to stent placement.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the catheter was kept in position wherein the yellow marker was in view at all times, and the stent was deployed at a slow pace.However, the stent suddenly "jumped" inside beyond the tumor upon full deployment.Reportedly, the stent remains implanted and the physician was comfortable leaving the stent in place.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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