The customer reported that a female patient who was having colposcopy + removal of mirena iud, lletz procedure and re-insertion of mirena.During the first pass of the product for the loop biopsy the theatre manager described the loop as shorting out and reported that a spark and a noise emitted from the distal end of the tungsten loop.Upon the surgeon's examination of the product, the loop had approximately 6-8mm of wire missing.The surgeon spent approximately 5 mins looking for the missing section of wire both visually and via tactile touch but could not find the wire.The loop was replaced and the case continued with a second cervical pass without further complication.There was no additional bleeding or pain reported after the incident.The generator settings were cut: 120w, coag: 60w.The patient was x-rayed and the result was negative.No foreign bodies/metal fragments were present.The patient is doing well and has not required any additional follow-up as a consequence of this incident.Isplayed a sticker stated the last service was 2011.The unit had an electrosurgery check by the hospital biomeds within the last 12 mths, for an electrical safety check only.It appears that this unit has not had a calibration and service for some time,.
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