It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a hydratome¿ rx 44 was used in the duodenum during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2018.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the guidewire was successfully cannulated into the bile duct.The hydratome was then attempted to be bowed; however, the cutting wire broke off at the distal end.Reportedly, no part of the device detached inside the patient.They decided to remove the hydratome device and the procedure was completed with a second hydratome¿ rx 44.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.
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