Based on the information provided, the cause of the reported complication cannot be determined.The following investigations could not be performed due to insufficient information provided (system serial number, site information, surgeon name): site history, event verification, system/instrument log review.
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On 1/02/2024, intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) received mw5149161 stating: force bipolar grasper (#1) instruments tissue getting caught in hinge going of grasper repeatedly interfering with operation.Force bipolar grasper (#2) tissue getting caught in hinge joint of grasper repeatedly interfering with operation, tip of instrument broke apart inside of patient (intact but broken).Tissue torn as instrument removed from patient due to inability to get instrument inside port while removing before of broken edge.See attachment.Isi was unable to determine site/account due to no contact/hospital information provided from regulatory report.
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