The customer reported to olympus, during a therapeutic colonoscopy with polypectomy, the clip fell apart inside the patient.The clip and spring came off of the sheath with the metal case and mucous membrane.According to the image provided by the customer, it appears as thought the clip pipe is what fell into the patient's colon and was not retrieved.There are not any plans to retrieve the device from the patient with the intention the patient would pass it (with stool).The technician who assisted with clip deployment stated, "the clip looked fine when came out the scope.Once it was positioned and closed on a defect, it made a different noise than usual and it had no tactic feel of a clip deployment, once the handle was closed all the way.Then the handle was opened and the clip came off the sheath and off the mucous.The intended procedure was completed successfully with a similar device.It is unknown if there was a procedural delay.
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