Patient had a combination surgery robotic xi hysterectomy and robotic xi tape sling.The sling was a coloplast altis sling.When the physician used the grasping teeth that hold the sling in place.The grasping teeth broke off in the patient and could not be found.A second sling was used.When the physician pulled on the mesh the suture piece disconnected from the mesh and could not be used.It was removed without difficulty.A third sling was used and it worked correctly.The grasping teeth that fell off are meant to be in the patient and the physician and coloplast representative stated that there would be no harm to the patient.Manufacturer response for altis sling, altis sling (per site reporter).Sales representative was in the room and stated that there would be no harm to the patient.
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