Following use and power cleaning of an olympus endoscope, a clip popped out of the channel.The endoscope in question had been used on two patients that day.Patient #1 involved the use of a clip and patient #2 did not.The device was cleaned without incident after use on patient #1.After use on patient #2, during the power scrub, a clip popped out.The scope was returned to olympus for preventive maintenance and found to be in working order with no defects.The equipment has been returned to inventory.Please see further detailed descriptions under patient #1 and #2.Manufacturer response for resolution 360 clip, resolution 360 clip (per site reporter): i do not believe the manufacturer of the clip was made aware of this event.
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