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The clip has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the cause of the reported event cannot be determined.Based on similar reported events related to the device, the operator's technique cannot be ruled out as a contributory factor.The instruction manual states: "before use, prepare, and inspect the instrument as instructed below.Should the slightest irregularity be suspected, do not use the instrument; use a spare instead.Damage or irregularity may compromise patient or user safety, pose an infection control risk, cause tissue irritation, perforation, bleeding, or mucous membrane damage, and may result in more severe equipment damage." if additional information becomes available a supplemental report will be filed.The quickclip pro¿ is a hemostasis clip made of elgiloy to resist bending of the arms.It has an 11mm wide opening width and is mri conditional.The clip itself can pivot at the sheath connection allowing for smooth insertion and the ability to navigate complex scope positions.The sheath prevents damage to the working channel of the scope and should never be removed.This instrument has been designed to be used with an olympus endoscope for endoscopic clip placement within the gastrointestinal (gi) tract for the purposes of: 1.Endoscopic marking; 2.Hemostasis for mucosal/ submucosal defects < 3 cm, bleeding ulcers, arteries < 2 mm, polyps < 1.5 cm in diameter, diverticula in the colon; 3.As a supplementary method, closure of gi tract luminal perforation < 20 mm that can be treated conservatively.
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