inforMED
OtherFBJ

KARL STORZ

Received Jan 10, 2002 · Event occurred Apr 20, 2001

Report 2020550-2001-00032 · MDR key 371161

Device

Generic name

High Frequency Cord

Model number

277KB

Catalog number

277KB

Lot number

CK

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Intraprocedure, fire or flash during
  • Increase in Pressure
  • Sparking

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Injury
  • Surgical procedure aborted/stopped

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CO WAS CONTACTED BY PT'S ATTORNEY WHO REPORTED THAT "A FIRE BROKE OUT ON THE OPERATING TABLE DURING THE USE OF A HYSTEROSCOPE AND RESECTOSCOPE." AFTER CONTACTING HOSP, THE CO WAS TOLD THAT A HIGH FREQUENCY CORD WAS BLOWN FROM THE CONNECTOR AND A SPARK MADE CONTACT WITH INCONTINENCE PAD. PAD CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSING INJURIES TO THE PT. PROCEDURE CANCELLED.