Patient was brought in to surgery for intended procedure; placed in dorsal lithotomy position, prepped and draped in sterile surgical fashion.Per report: sealer malfunctioned--blade came out.On further investigation, malfunction happened outside the patient's body.Vessel sealer changed and procedure continued without further incident.No patient harm done.Manufacturer response for endowrist vessel sealer - intuitive, intuitive (per site reporter).Need to follow-up with surgery inventory coordinator.
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