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(b)(4).Batch # unk.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: "there was no change in the operation to retrieve the fallen part.It was retrieved through the 12mm port.There was no damage on the tissue due to the broken piece.The patient is stable.The doctors comment: the patient's chest wall was stiff.The device was approached in tough angle for esophagus dissection." an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.However, if the product or product id numbers are received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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