The device in question was returned to for evaluation, and we confirmed that the device had been reprocessed.We performed a thorough inspection and investigation into the incident.We confirmed the reported issue.There were no other device issues observed.The physician decided to leave the tip in the patient.The physician stated that the tip would not cause long term effects on the patient, and that scar tissue would grow around it.There was no report of any patient consequence, nor was additional medical intervention required as a result of this incident.In an abundance of caution, we are filing this medwatch report.
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