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It was reported that during a vats procedure, it was discovered, while moving the camera, that the trocar was broken while inside the patient.The piece that broke off was retrieved and it is noted that no extra force was needed to place it originally.There were no patient consequences.
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(b)(4).Batch # unk.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: " did any pieces fall into patient?: yes.If yes was all retrieved?: yes." 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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