As reported, the capsure fixation device deployed two fasteners at the same time.Review of the photos provided show two capsure fasteners deployed together into the mesh.Based on the deployment it is possible the second fastener was deployed into the first fastener inadvertently or that both fasteners deployed at the same time.Based on the information available and without having the sample to evaluate, no conclusions can be made.Review of manufacturing records confirms product was manufactured to specification, with no indication of a manufacturing related cause for the event reported.To date, this is the only reported complaint for this manufacturing lot of (b)(4) units released for distribution in oct, 2022.The instructions-for-use (ifu) supplied with the device adequately describe the proper technique for fastener delivery.The precautions section of the ifu states: ¿compress hand piece trigger in a single, complete and uninterrupted stroke to drive a permanent fastener through the mesh into the tissue.Keep consistent counter pressure on the tip of the device through the entire stroke.Release the trigger allowing it to return completely to its resting position.Repeat this procedure until all required fasteners are deployed" the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.Not returned.
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As reported, during a laparoscopic (intraperitoneal onlay mesh) procedure, surgeon tried to fixate a ventralight st echo ps mesh using a capsure straight fixation device.It was reported that two fasteners were deployed at the same time and were removed from the patient body.Fourteen fasteners successfully fixated the mesh and there were no loose fasteners.It was reported that there was some delay in the procedure and the procedure was completed using the same device.There was no reported patient injury.
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