Additional manufacturer narrative: the aquabeam robotic system was not returned for investigation of this event.The investigation consisted of information provided by a procept clinical sales representative, plus a review of the device history record (dhr) and labeling.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 review of the device history record (dhr) for ab2000-b rev.D/serial number 20c00131 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.A procept clinical sales representative who attended the aquablation procedure reported that the procedure was performed without incident and that the issue was associated with achieving adequate hemostasis, which was addressed by taking the patient back into the operating room for further cauterization.The aquabeam robotic system instructions for use list bleeding as a potential risk of the aquablation procedure and provides adequate instructions on how to achieve appropriate hemostasis.Based on the review of the information provided, plus a review of the dhr and ifu this 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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