User opened the package and installed the needle onto endoscopy and adjusted the sheath length, then confirmed the length of needle advancement, user completed puncture but found out the needle cannot be pulled, user retracted the needle from patient and found out the needle broken.User then changed to another same device to complete the procedure."a section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence." if the report involves a kink or bend in the needle, where is this located on the device (handle end or patient end)? no.Please describe the location in the body for the intended target site (pancreas, stomach, etc).Pancreas.Please describe the size of the intended target site.3.5cmx2.5cm what is the endoscope manufacturer and model number that was used with this device? olympus gf-uct260.Was gaining access to the targeted site difficult? no.Was the endoscope in a flexed or twisted position at any time during the procedure? yes.Was needle penetration of the targeted site difficult? no.Was the stylet in place inside the needle when advancing into the targeted site? yes.How many biopsies were obtained with use of this needle? 1.Did any section of the device detach inside the patient? no.If not with the device in question, how was the procedure performed and/or finished? with another same device to complete the procedure.
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