inforMED
InjuryGEI

VALLEYLAB ELECTROCAUTERY UNIT & ACCESSORIES

Received Jun 28, 2002 · Event occurred Jun 20, 2002

Report 402442 · MDR key 402442

Device

Generic name

Electrocautery Unit/accessories

Manufacturer

Valleylab

Model number

VALLEYLAB FORCE FX

Catalog number

FORCE FX

Lot number

M248320

Product problems

  • Melted
  • Replace

Patient

6 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE CAUTERIZING ADENOIDS WITH VALLEY LAB SUCTIONING CAUTERY DISPOSABLE, DR REMOVED SUCTION CAUTERY FROM PT'S ORAL CAVITY AND TIP AND SHEATH AT TIP APPEARED TO BE MELTED. VALLEY LAB ELECTROCAUTERY UNIT SETTING - 50 COAG. DISPOSABLE REMOVED FROM FIELD, BAGGED. DR THEN USED HC CAUTERY (VALLEY LAB PRODUCT) WITH TIP MELTING. VALLEY LAB ELECTROCAUTERY UNIT SETTING - 25 COAG. DISPOSABLE REMOVED FROM FIELD, BAGGED. PHYSICIAN EXAMINED SURGICAL SITE AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF INJURY. CAUTERY UNIT AND DISPOSABLES SENT TO BIOMED.