Conmed japan reported on behalf of the customer reported that the as-ifs1, airseal ifs, 110v device was being used during a miles' procedure on an unknown date when it was reported that "during laparoscopic miles' operation, co2 gas embolism occurred.Saturation rapidly decreased.Cardiac massage was done.The patient recovered.¿ further assessment has been sent; however, to date no response has been received.If more information is received this complaint will be updated.This report is being raised on the basis injury of due to gas embolism.
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Additional product code: gcj.Manufacturer narrative: reported event is inconclusive.The device will not be returned for evaluation and no photographic evidence has been provided; therefore, the reported event cannot be verified.A service history cannot not be conducted due to the unavailability of the serial number.A device history review cannot not be conducted as no serial number was provided.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 7 complaints, regarding 7 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be (b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised the following: higher insufflation pressures (>15mm hg) of carbon dioxide insufflation can increase the risk of hypercarbia, subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, pneumoscrotum and urinary retention.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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