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A distributor reported on behalf of a customer that the ias5-100lp, 5 mm access port & low profile obturator device was used during a gastrointestinal surgery on (b)(6) 2026, and ¿the trocar broke whilst being removed from the patient's abdomen.¿.Also reported was "extended procedure duration: prolonged sedation¿ and ¿recovery of all broken equipment; verification of all components.¿.Further assessment was attempted, and a good faith effort was made to obtain additional information; however, no response has been received to date.There was no report of injury, medical/surgical intervention, or extended hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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