Associated medwatch-reports: (b)(4) (400441683 pl569t), and (b)(4) (400449125 pl536r).Investigation results: following components were investigated: pl520r no visible abnormalities; functional test successful pl536r no visible abnormalities; functional test successful pl569t #1 used condition; 5 of 8 clips withdrawn pl569t #2 used condition; 4 of 8 clips withdrawn; broken nose; missing fragment investigation was carried out visually and micrsocopically.One of two clip cartridges has a broken off nose.The broken off fragment is missing.All other components of aesculap has no abnormalities.A review of the device quality and manufacturing history records was not possible because the lot number is unknown.The root cause is most likely usage related.The fracture surface of pl569tshows no signs of material fatigue, holes, pores, or any other abnormalities, therefore we can exclude production failures.The fracture was caused most likely from external forces that have overloaded the material.This could happen, when tissue is pressed with too high forces towards the jaw parts joint.A capa was not initiated.
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