Additional manufacturer narrative: the aquabeam robotic system was not returned for investigation of this event and it is currently in use at the user facility.The investigation consisted of review of the information provided, plus a review of the event log files, device history record, (dhr), and product's labeling.The aquabeam robotic system's event log files were reviewed, which confirmed no malfunctions during the aquablation procedure.The review of the treatment logs indicated that the system functioned as designed.A review of the device history record (dhr) for ab2000-b/serial number (b)(4) was performed, which confirmed that there were no nonconformances, failures, discrepancies, or missed steps during the manufacturing process that could be related to the reported event.The review indicated that the device met all design and manufacturing specifications when released for distribution.The aquabeam robotic system instructions for use (ifu), ifu0101-00, rev.E, was reviewed and states the following: 4.3.Warnings: procedure as with any surgical urologic procedure, potential perioperative risks of the aquablation procedure include: o bleeding.A root cause for the reported event could not be determined.The aquabeam robotic system's ifu lists bleeding as a potential risk of the aquablation procedure.Based on the information obtained through the treating surgeon and a review of the treatment log files, dhr, and ifu the event is considered not to be device-related.Submission of this report does not constitute an admission that the manufacturer's product caused or contributed to the event.
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