Investigation summary: the event unit was returned to applied medical for evaluation.The introducer rod was returned without a tissue bag and cord loop.Upon inspection of the incident device, the tip of the pawl was observed to be deformed which suggests that it is likely the actuator was deployed/retracted more than once.Based on the condition of the unit that was returned, the exact root cause of the reported event could not be determined.Applied medical will continue to monitor its vigilance system for trends and take appropriate actions, as necessary, to ensure the performance and safety of its products.
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