The advance xp sling arm was reported to have torn during implant.The advance xp sling returned along with both needle passers; the advance xp sling was visually inspected.The sling was not torn nor damaged; however, one end of the sheath was torn at the sheath-sling adhesive bond edge.The other end was cut at the sheath loop, which holds the dilator.Neither dilator was therefore intact on the sheath.One dilator returned and was engaged on the end of the needle passer and the other dilator did not return.The analysis concluded there was not any sling damage; however, the sheath was torn.Based on the event description, the torn sheath is the most probable cause for the reported events.The allegation was therefore confirmed.
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