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MalfunctionNUJ

STRYKER SERFAS ENERGY PROBES

Received May 22, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 17, 2026

Report 3032391-2026-00020 · MDR key 25251037

Device

Generic name

279-401-200 Serfas Energy 90-s Cruise

Manufacturer

Medline Renewal

Catalog number

279401200RH

Lot number

562902

Product problems

  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

Patient

53 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN STAFF PLUGGED IN THE SERFA WAND, THE GENERATOR SAID NOT RECOGNIZED. CORD WAS MOVED TO DIFFERENT POSITIONS WHICH ALLOWED THE DEVICE TO WORK AND THEN QUICKLY DISCONNECT SAYING DISCONNECTED. IT SEEMED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE CORD. THE STAFF GRABBED A NEW DEVICE AND FINISHED THE CASE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR FOLLOW UP CARE. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS INJURY IF IT WERE TO OCCUR AGAIN. IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS IS A REPORTABLE EVENT. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE THIS REPORT WILL BE REOPENED AND REEVALUATED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT, WHEN STAFF PLUGGED IN THE SERFA WAND, THE GENERATOR SAID NOT RECOGNIZED. CORD WAS MOVED TO DIFFERENT POSITIONS WHICH ALLOWED THE DEVICE TO WORK AND THEN QUICKLY DISCONNECT SAYING DISCONNECTED. IT SEEMED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE CORD. THE STAFF GRABBED A NEW DEVICE AND FINISHED THE CASE.