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The device was returned to stryker sustainability solutions for evaluation.Upon inspection of the received complaint device, the handle, blade trigger, button, shaft, and part of jaws appeared to be intact.The device plug is stryker branded, the plug was inspected for damage, corrosion and deformation and none were found.Taking a closer look at the jaws it showed the jaws were intact but the metal strip that wraps around the jaw was separated from the jaw.The metal was peeled/bent from the back of the jaw to the front approximal 170 degrees.Most likely the jaws got caught on another device or object that peeled the metal off the jaws.The jaw functionality was tested and confirmed to be acceptable as the jaw lever was able to actuate the jaws multiple times.The jaw lever was returned to the start position and the jaws open when released.An audible click was heard when the jaw lever engaged the click tab and a second click was heard when engaging the purple activation button.While the jaws were in the locked position, they were inspected and found to be properly aligned with the exception of the metal strip being separated from the jaw.The blade trigger was tested and verified to maintain proper movement.Since it was stated the device was used and the damage on the jaws seemed abnormal for the reported event of "broke inside the patient's abdomen during surgery".The device plug rfid tag was scanned.The tag reader responded with new, no time stamp, and 0 total use counts.Which indicated the device was not connected to an ft10 generator.A review of the dhr supports that the device met all inspection and test criteria prior to release from stryker.The reported event could be attributed to: grasping on to too much or inappropriate tissue types or staples.Improperly forcing open the jaws of the device.Attempting to remove the device from the trocar with the jaws in the open position.The instructions for use (ifu) state: in minimally invasive surgery, inspect the outer surfaces of the instrument before insertion through the cannula to ensure that there are no rough or sharp edges that could damage tissue.Remove instrument from tray by firmly pulling on the handle.Do not pull on the instrument jaws or cable.Use the appropriately sized trocar to allow for easy insertion and extraction of the instrument.Carefully insert and withdraw the instrument through the cannula to avoid damage to the device and/or injury to the patient.Close jaws using device lever before insertion/extraction in the trocar.- notice ¿ do not turn the rotation wheel when the lever is latched.Product damage may occur.Notice ¿ do not engage the cutting mechanism over clips, staples, or other metal objects as damage to the cutter may occur.Do not attempt to clean the instrument jaws by activating the instrument on wet gauze.Product damage may occur.Do not clean the instrument jaws with a scratch pad or other abrasives.The reported event will continue to be monitored through post-market surveillance.
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