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The incident device is anticipated to return.A follow-up report will be provided upon completion of the investigation.In accordance to 21 cfr 803.56, if we obtain additional information, which was not known or was not available when the initial report was submitted, then the supplemental report will be submitted to the fda.There is no report of serious injury or death associated with this event.
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Health professional was correct from yes to no.We have tried to obtain the incident device for evaluation with no success.The event product was not returned to applied medical for evaluation.Based on the description of the event, it is unknown if the customer is referring to the duckbill or septum, both are components of the seal.In the absence of the subject device, it is difficult to determine the root cause of the event.A review of the manufacturing records indicates this lot passed all manufacturing and quality inspections.During the manufacturing process, all trocars are thoroughly inspected for functionality and performance prior to packaging.The root cause of the event is likely due to damage caused by an instrument.As stated in the instructions for use (ifu), "extra care should be used when inserting angular and asymmetrical instruments, such as 'j' hooks and clip appliers.All instruments should be centered axially when inserted through the seal to prevent tearing." although the exact root cause could not be confirmed, applied medical will continue to monitor its vigilance system for trends and take appropriate actions, as necessary, to ensure the performance and safety of its products.In accordance with 21 cfr 803.56, if additional information is obtained which was not known or was not available when this report was submitted, then a supplemental report will be submitted to the fda.
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