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The device was not returned to olympus as the user facility discarded the device following the procedure.Since no device could be returned, the cause of the reported event cannot be confirmed.However, the instructions manual¿s preparation section instructs users to always have a spare instrument, use clean, elastic medical tape to secure the instrument to the distal end of the endoscope and to use a grasping forceps to retrieve the instrument if it falls off of the endoscope.To mitigate the risk of device falling off inside the patient, the instruction manual provides warning that states, ¿be sure to wipe away any excess lubricant before mounting the instrument, and secure the instrument firmly using medical tape with sufficient elasticity.If the instrument is not firmly secured, it could come off inside the body cavity during use and cause patient injury, such as mucous membrane damage.¿.
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