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It was reported that during a screening colonoscopy, when angulating the scope, it would lock.The physician was thus unable to disengage during removal of a polyp, causing the colon to tear/perforate.It is unclear if this patient underwent any treatment.The physician stated that the colon was not insufflating during the procedure, and it was unclear if the insufflator malfunctioned or if there was a problem with the scope, or if it was something else.Additional information has been requested and pending information.The customer indicated 6 cases of perforations occurred.Thus, additional 4 cases are reported for perforation.2 patients had microperforations in the colon were treated.4 patients had surgeries: repair in 1 patient and hemicolectomy in 3 patients.
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