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(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device was disposed and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a problem analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a truetome jag 44 was used in the papilla during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.According to the complainant, during the procedure, when attempting to cut the papilla, the cutting wire broke.Reportedly, the exposed cutting wire had fully exited the endoscope when the device was energized.Additionally, no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.Note: a photo of the complaint device provided by the complainant shows the device outside the patient with the cutting wire broken.
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