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InjuryFTS

STRYKER ENDOSCOPY

Received Feb 22, 2002 · Event occurred Jan 21, 2002

Report MW1024151 · MDR key 378877

Device

Generic name

Coupler 810 Camera

Manufacturer

Stryker Endoscopy

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)

Patient

88 YR

  • Surgical procedure, additional
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DIFFICULTY VISUALIZING THROUGH THE LENS DUE TO MOISTURE DURING LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTOTOMY WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE NEED TO CONVERT TO AN OPEN CHOLECYSTOTOMY TO CONTROL BLEEDING.