Ligasure maryland jaw laprascopic sealer/divider was utilized during care.This piece of equipment did not operate as intended and would not fire when being utilized by a provider.A second ligasure maryland jaw laprascopic sealer/divider was utilized and also did not operate as intended.Both pieces of equipment were nonresponsive and would not fire when the trigger was pulled.This was tested with two different electrosurgical unit (esu) boxes and the same result occurred both times.Provider refrained from using the malfunctioning equipment on the patient.
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