During case the laparoscopic instrument, an atraumatic grasper, double action, rotatable 5mm aesulap prestige 8360-10 failed to close correctly and was stuck in the open state.Upon moving the hand/trigger piece of the atraumatic grasper instrument the top part of the grasper broke off the instrument, falling into the abdomen.Surgeon attempted to retrieve broken piece with another instrument but was unsuccessful and procedure was converted to a exploratory laparotomy.Procedure for ectopic pregnancy.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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