We the manufacturer of the table was notified that a surgical procedure was stopped due to multiple complications with surgical equipment for imaging and traction (trocars, sheaths, endoscopes, surgical tabletop).During the surgical procedure, it was found that the surgical staff was having difficulty imaging the surgical area using the stryker endoscope, after repeated attempts with the scope and pivoting cannula, poor irrigation and aspiration through the cannula, and the scope was replaced for alternative scopes.Ultimately leading up to the same issue associated to poor imaging results.After repeated failures of the scopes, traction had been adjusted with the pt's leg in different positions and after 120 mins of traction the surgical table's tabletop's perineal post receptical had failed causing a loss in traction.At this time, the surgical procedure was stopped due to multiple complications with surgical equipment (cannulas, sheaths, endoscopes, surgical table top).No injury was noted at the time of the event.The pt later contacted the manufacturer about his inability to sleep, anxiety, pain and numbness in his groin, buttocks in his left leg.Additionally, the pt is stating that the hosp is stating that he is suffering from pudendal nerve palsy due to prolonged traction.
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The root cause for the table damage could not be determined due to lack of evidence.No photos or other evidence was submitted by the facility.The facility replaced the table top and disposed of the damaged one before any investigation by the manufacturer could occur.We were unable to evaluate the possible relationships between the use of the table, the table damage, and the patient's various illnesses.Device not returned.
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