Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of one device.The instrument was received partially applied with five remaining clips.Visual inspection of the instrument revealed no abnormalities.Functionally, the instrument was fired once in air and proper clip formation was confirmed.The remaining clips were then fired on test media with proper formation.The jaw and handle moved smoothly through the firing cycle and returned to the open position and each remaining clip loaded properly in the jaw.When the cartridge was empty, the interlock engaged and prevented the jaw from approximating.Note that the information for use brochure which accompanies each product shipment cautions the user as follows: ensure that the handles are squeezed together firmly as far as they will go.Failure to squeeze the handles completely can result in clip malformation and possible bleeding or leakage.Records from each manufacturing lot are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that products are released meeting all quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.The investigation concluded there were no abnormalities that would have caused or contributed to the reported condition.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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