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The customer reported that during surgery a ligasure maryland jaw laparoscopic device failed in the way of the instrument jaw separating from the housing during use.During the investigation, the received device was inspected and tested for nonconformities per internal procedure; clinical debris was observed on the jaws and handle of the device, and the jaw had separated from the device.Reported issue confirmed was documented as n/a - oem, and the exact root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.Due to the device having an oem paddle, oem packaging, and oem lot number, and no observable medline renewal reprocessing marks, it was determined that the received device was oem and had not been reprocessed by medline renewal.There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.
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