The reported product is an unknown baxter peri-strips with gel.The device was not returned, and the lot number is unknown; therefore, a device.Analysis could not be completed.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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It was reported from an anonymous survey result that the percentage of patients that were readmitted due to staple line leaks or staple line bleeding after using peri-strips with gel for the reinforcement of staple lines during bariatric surgical procedures was 1-3%.The physician reported ¿the bleed rate is close to 1%.My leak rate is also close to 1%." and ¿leak rate of 1% is the reason for the patient's readmissions" (no further details).At the time of this report, no further detail was provided regarding if hospitalization was required, treatment for the event or the patient¿s outcome.No additional information is available.
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