During robotic procedure, surgical resident was operating the robot under the direction of the attending surgeon who was at the field.While using the sureform davinci xi 60 stapler, the stapler stalled while inside the patient during a procedure.The stapler was not clamped onto tissue at the time but the stapler would not move straight from it's angled position or open its jaws.The attending surgeon removed the stapler from the docked arm without using the release crank on the stapler.No injury to the patient was apparent at this time.The robot equipment vendor rep was also present.Manufacturer response for robotic stapler, sureform 60 stapler (per site reporter).The company rep was present in the room when the event occurred.
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