inforMED
MalfunctionFBJ

KARL STORZ

Received May 23, 2003 · Event occurred Feb 19, 2003

Report MW1028494 · MDR key 462182

Device

Generic name

High Frequency Cord

Manufacturer

Karl Storz

Model number

277KB

Catalog number

*

Lot number

LK

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.