According to the reporter, they had a capsule, which failed to attach, the capsule did not deploy.There was no harm to the patient, no intervention was required, and they tried to repeat the procedure, but it also failed.There was nothing unusual about the patient or the procedure and an endoscopy had been performed prior to the procedure and showed the esophagus to be normal.No lubrication was used to facilitate placement of the capsule, the capsule has been cleaned and decontaminated, and the delivery system and the capsule will be returned for investigation.
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