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On opening and utilizing 'short-shot', it was noted that only 2 rubber bands.Luckily there was another back up that was opened and used on the patient.The procedure was a success.______________________________
was the device expiry date checked prior to use of the device?
> yes
was the device stored in its original packaging?
> yes
please describe the storage conditions especially pertaining to temperature and light exposure.> product was used after it was delivered.Was the device tested prior to due by deploying a band?
> no
was the complaint issue identified prior to use?
> no, it was identified during usage.Was alcohol applied to the device?
> no
please describe the location and type of site to be banded.> internal hemorrhoids
were any other defects (other than the complaint issue) observed on the delivery system (e.G., kinks) prior to return?
> no
at what stage of the procedure was it first noted that only two rubber bands were present on the shortshot device (e.G., during device preparation, upon insertion, or during the procedure)?
> during the procedure
was an attempt made to deploy any of the bands before the issue was identified? if so, how many bands were successfully deployed, if any?
> no
were there any difficulties encountered during deployment or any observations that led to the identification of the issue?
> no
was the device inserted into the patient before the issue was identified?
> yes
if available, could you please provide a brief sequence of events describing how the issue was identified and the actions taken thereafter?
> on opening and utilizing the short-shot, it was noticed that there were only 2 rubber bands.Luckily there was back up which was then opened for the patient.
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