On (b)(6) 2022, a male patient underwent a hybrid convergent ablation with concomitant left atrial appendage exclusion (laae).During the procedure, esophageal temperature increased above baseline.Energy delivery was terminated, and the cannula was flooded with saline until the temp normalized per the instructions in the ifu.Patient returned several days post-op to the er complaining of dark stool and bloody vomit.Treating physician noted a 2 cm esophageal ulcer.Patient has been discharged home and is reported to be doing fine.There was no reported device malfunction, and the adverse event was the result of a procedural complication.
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