InjuryQPB
PAL SYSTEM
Received Mar 18, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 12, 2026
Report 2020601-2026-00003 · MDR key 24631118
Device
Generic name
Instrument Cable For Pal Handpiece To 5020
Manufacturer
Microaire Surgical InstrumentsModel number
5006-PALCatalog number
5006-PAL
Product problems
- Overheating of Device
Patient
NA · Unknown
- Burn(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE INVOLVING A MICROAIRE HANDPIECE, PART OF THE CABLE ATTACHED TO THE HANDPIECE MADE CONTACT WITH THE SHOULDER OF THE PATIENT AND CAUSED IRREVERSIBLE BURNS. THESE BURNS WERE FOUND NOT DURING BUT AFTER THE PROCEDURE.