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MalfunctionJOS

R WOLF ELECTRODE CABLE

Received Aug 12, 2009 · Event occurred Aug 1, 2009

Report 1445427 · MDR key 1445427

Device

Generic name

Cable, Esu, Monopolar, Reuseable

Model number

8106-033

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Thermal Decomposition of Device
  • Device Issue

Patient

20 YR

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE USING CAUTERY DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CASE THE MONOPOLAR CORD "POPPED" AND BURNED IN TWO PIECES. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE (AS PER REPORTER) FOR 10 FT REUSABLE HF ELECTRODE 3.5 MM CONNECTING CABLE, R WOLF ELECTRODE CABLEWILL EXAMINE CORD FOR ISSUE. PRODUCT RETURN #CG00126. SPOKE WITH REP ELEANOR HALL