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It was reported that the patient experienced hypotension and became septic requiring admittance to intensive care unit and prolonged hospitalization.A 12 fr x 25 cm super sheath introducer sheath was selected for use in a non-stenosed vessel for a percutaneous cholangioscopy procedure.During the procedure, while irrigating the biliary system with saline, the introducer sheath did not allow for adequate pressure to be released.As a result, the patient became hypotensive and septic after the procedure, requiring admittance to the intensive care unit (icu).The procedure was completed with this device.The patient has recovered and has been discharged.
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