InjuryFFY
STORZ
Received Sep 2, 1994 · Event occurred Jun 14, 1994
Report 17318 · MDR key 17318
Device
Generic name
Cable
Manufacturer
Karl Storz Endoscopy-america, Inc.Product problems
Patient
23 YR
- Burn(s)
- Tissue Damage
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
CAUTERY UNIT DISCHARGED CURRENT IMMEDIATELY UPON HOOK UP OF POWER CABLE TO ENDO-SHEARS. APPEARS CAUSE WAS MFR'S CABLE. CABLE HAS SCREW-ON HOUSING WHICH WAS LOOSE AND WHEN CONNECTED TO THE CAUTERY'S UNIPOLAR CHANNEL, THE UNIT WAS ACTIVATED WITHOUT USING THE FOOT PEDAL.