MalfunctionGEI

VAPR TRIPOLAR 90DEGREE SUCTION ELECTRODE

Received Mar 25, 2024 · Event occurred Mar 13, 2024

Report MW5153144 · MDR key 18978425

Device

Generic name

Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories

Manufacturer

Depuy Mitek, Inc.

Catalog number

111094

Lot number

U2310152

Patient

55 YR · Female

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE VAPR DEVICE FOOTPLATE WAS ACTIVATED WHEN THE DEVICE WAS ON THE MAYO STAND WHILE IT WAS NOT IN USE. THE HEAT CAUSED A SMOLDERING OF THE TOWEL TO OCCUR. NO HARM TO STAFF, OR THE PATIENT ENSUED.