InjuryHBI
VITAL VUE EXT YANKAUER SUCTION W/BULB TP
Received Apr 3, 2009 · Event occurred Mar 17, 2009
Report 9610849-2009-00005 · MDR key 1356376
Device
Product problems
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
Not reported
- Burn, Thermal
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER: PROSTATE PROCEDURE. THE DEVICE WAS COVERED AND MISTAKENLY LEFT ON THE PATIENT'S THIGH DURING SURGERY. AFTER A WHILE, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED A BURN FROM THE DEVICE. THE BURN WAS NOTED WHEN THE DEVICE WAS TAKEN OFF THE PATIENT'S THIGH. NO INFORMATION ABOUT BURN TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED. EFFORTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NO FURTHER DETAILS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED.