ICP-MS 8900 ferrule issues

Hi everyone. I am learning the ins and outs of an 8900, and I ran into an issue. I was trying to change the length of the tubing that goes from the connector block to the nebulizer, so I slid off the ferrule on the end of the tube that was in the connector block and trimmed the tubing. However, now I can't get the ferrule back on. I looked at the hardware maintenance guide and the instructions only say to 'slide the ferrule onto the tubing'. The manual also says that there is supposed to be a front and back ferrule, however, the tubing only has the front ferrule. I have attached photos of the ferrule. I haven't been able to find the product number of the ferrule either. If anyone has any insight on how to get the ferrule to fit back on the tubing or what the issue might be, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Eleanor

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