The event unit was returned to applied medical for evaluation.However, the complainant¿s experience could not be confirmed as the tissue bag was not returned with the event unit.Based on the description of the event, it is likely that the incision size was not adequately enlarged prior to specimen removal, resulting in excessive force being exerted on the tip of the bag and causing the bag to tear.The instructions for use (ifu) states, "if the bag and its contents are too large to be extracted, carefully enlarge the port site for ease of bag removal." it is also possible that a sharp instrument or object came in contact with the tissue bag, causing the bag to fragment during specimen removal.
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