InjuryFTS
STRYKER ENDOSCOPY
Received Feb 22, 2002 · Event occurred Jan 21, 2002
Report MW1024151 · MDR key 378877
Device
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.