| Model Number |
CD003 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
06/04/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Procedure performed:
bilateral oophorectomy.Event description:
inzii universal bag was deployed into the abdomen to collect the specimen (right ovary).They placed the right ovary into the bag and closed it shut.When they went to pull the bag out with the specimen in it the ovary was no longer in the bag.They are saying that they believe the bag popped or had a hole in it and the right ovary slipped out.They removed the bag with the ovary and then began searching around and through the bowls to find the detached right ovary.They searched for a while and could not find it.They decided it was best to close instead of performing a laparotomy to remove the right ovary.Patient was getting this procedure because it was a risk reduction as she has had cancer twice in the past.Gyn onc is now saying they are doing surgery again to go look and remove the right ovary.Patient is undergoing an additional surgery to find and remove the specimen.Her gyn onc said it is not safe as a cancer risk patient to have her ovary floating around in the abdomen.She said she is undergoing an additional surgery because the bag did not perform how it is supposed to.The issue has yet to be resolved.Patient will undergo surgery again soon to find the right ovary and remove it.Additional information provided by "[name]" via email on 08jul2026:
the bag did not break into multiple pieces.The bag did not burst during specimen removal.They said they closed the bag, but when they pulled the bag out, there was no longer a specimen in it.They said there must've been a hole in the bag but didn't check because they were so worried about finding the lost specimen.They did not look where the back broke before throwing the bag away.No pictures were provided as they just called me today and this happened on (b)(6) 2026.Intervention:
the issue has yet to be resolved.Patient will undergo surgery again soon to find the right ovary and remove it.Patient status:
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The event unit is not being returned to applied medical for evaluation.A follow-up report will be provided upon completion of the investigation.This report serves as initial report for complaint (b)(4).
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