MalfunctionFBJ
KARL STORZ
Received May 23, 2003 · Event occurred Feb 19, 2003
Report MW1028494 · MDR key 462182
Device
Product problems
- Break
- Explode
- Intraprocedure, fire or flash during
Patient
82 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING RESECTIONING OF THE PROSTATE, THE STORZ CAUTERY CORD EXPLODED AND GAVE A FLASH OF ELECTRICAL CHARGE. THE CORD CUT ITSELF IN HALF. NO INJURY INCURRED BY PT OR DR.