Patient scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.When it was time for the abdomen to be insufflated with carbon dioxide, the team noted that the abdomen was not insufflated.When they checked, the tubing covering the wires was not in its place.They appear to be separated from the grey colored plastic disc.The device was changed and adequate pneumoperitoneum was obtained.Lap cholecystectomy proceeded without any more untoward event.Patient tolerated procedure well with no complications.Manufacturer response for insufflator, laparoscopic, pneumosure (per site reporter).Surgery inventory coordinator to call company and report device.
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