MalfunctionHAM
KIRWAN
Received Oct 24, 2023 · Event occurred Sep 23, 2023
Report 17994770 · MDR key 17994770
Device
Patient
3285 DA · Female
- Superficial (First Degree) Burn
- Superficial (First Degree) Burn
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
CAUTERY WAS BEING USED FOR HEMOSTASIS IN BRING BACK TONSIL BLEED. NOTED BY SURGEON THAT BURN HAD OCCURRED TO RIGHT SIDE OF MOUTH/LIP AREA. CONCERN FOR FAULTY SUPPLY AS LIP HAD NOT TOUCHED MOUTH OR LIP AREA. CAUTERY REMOVED AND BACITRACIN APPLIED TO BURN. DEVICE WAS HOT TO TOUCH EVEN WHEN NO CAUTERIZING.