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According to the customer, a circumcision procedure was performed using a gomco clamp, and there was an increase in bleeding at the crushline of the foreskin.The customer stated that, when tightening the clamp nut, the nut was bottoming out and that mixed parts were present on the clamp.Surgiseal was used.The circumcision was completed without any further issues.The facility stated there was no serious injury.The returned clamp has been received and is currently undergoing investigation and evaluation.The investigation remains ongoing, and no final determination regarding the cause of the reported event has been made at this time.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur.In an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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