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Procedure performed: laparoscopic appendectomy.Event description: (b)(4) operating room submitting a product problem log.On (b)(6), during a laparoscopic case, access system ref#(b)(4) trocar came apart during use.The clear circular piece was retrieved without incident.Picture attached and product saved.Surgeon, dr."[name]", would like to be contacted by rep.Risk management would also like a follow up.Additional information provided by applied medical representative via email on 13aug2026: thank you very much for letting me know.I was actually on site yesterday speaking with dr."[name]", however i was unaware that dr."[name]" experienced an issue.I am glad to hear that the patient is doing well.I will find out when he is on the schedule next and make sure to come in and speak with him.Thank you for making me aware.If you could, please put me in touch with the risk management team, i will absolutely reach out to them as well.Thank you for your time.Additional information provided by nurse from the facility via email on 17aug2026: the piece fell into the abdomen and was successfully retrieved from the patient.No instrumentation passed through the event unit during the procedure.No internal seal components were removed or cut to inspect the damaged component.Intervention: item removed from abdomen case resolved without further incident.Patient status: no clinical impact.The patient is fine.
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