MalfunctionFFZ
USA ELITE/USA SERIES DISPOSABLE ACTIVE CORD
Received Mar 15, 2001 · Event occurred Dec 27, 2000
Report 1519132-2001-00017 · MDR key 322116
Device
Product problems
- Thermal Decomposition of Device
- Material Frayed
- Replace
Patient
NO INFO
- Burn(s)
- Treatment with medication(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A TURP PROCEDURE WAS BEING PERFORMED ON THE PT. FRAYED CORD ON BOVIE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE CUTTING LOOP. OPEN ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNED GLOVE AND THE SURGEON'S HAND AT THE RIGHT INDEX KNUCKLE. REPORTED TO THE DEPT SUPERVISOR. CHANGED TO NEW CORD AND PROCEDURE CONTINUED. NO INJURY TO THE PT. PHYSICIAN SUSTAINED BURN APPROX 1/2 INCH AROUND. MEDICATION APPLIED.