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KARL STORZ
Received Aug 8, 1997 · Event occurred May 1, 1997
Report 2020550-1997-00028 · MDR key 112430
Device
Generic name
High Frequency Cord
Manufacturer
Karl Storz Gmbh & Co.Model number
277KACatalog number
277KA
Lot number
*
Product problems
- Cable break
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Burn(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING A TURP PROCEDURE, NURSE WAS LEANING AGAINST THE CORD PLUGS TO THE BOVIE. WHEN DR ACTIVATED THE BOVIE, SHE RECEIVED A PINHOLE COAGULATION BURN ON THE LOWER ABDOMEN. THE NURSE WAS TREATED AT THE ER WITH ANTIBIOTIC CREAM AND THE WOUND WAS DRESSED. IT TOOK 2 1/2 WEEKS BEFORE IT HEALED.
Remedial action
- Replace