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The user facility reported that the handle of the device became damaged during the procedure.User facility personnel cut the handle of the device in order to withdraw the endoscope, then successfully withdrew the device separately from the endoscope.The bolus was retrieved and the procedure was completed with no harm to the patient.Damage to the device handle is characteristic of the application of excessive force by the user.The lot number of the subject device is not known.Statements in the instructions for use include: "avoid blindly passing the roth net device past any foreign object, particularly if the entire lumen is blocked.Continuous gentle traction should be applied on the handle to keep the roth net device closed.The following conditions may cause the device to function improperly: advancing the handle to the open position with too much speed or force, attempting to pass or open the device in an extremely articulated endoscope, attempting to actuate the device in an extremely coiled position and/or actuating the device when the handle is at an acute angle in relation to the sheath." us endoscopy has offered in-service training on the use of roth net retrievers to the user facility, and the facility has accepted.
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