Patient's exact age is unknown; however it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.(b)(4).According to the complainant, the suspect device has been disposed and is not available for return.If any further relevant information is received, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an rx cytology brush was used in the bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during the procedure while brushing the bile duct, bristles of the brush detached and fell inside the patient.Reportedly, the patient's anatomy was not torturous and the scope not placed in a torturous path.The doctor attempted to remove the detached bristles from inside the patient using aspiration and snaring.The procedure was completed with another rx cytology brush.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition following the procedure was reported to be stable.
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