inforMED
InjuryHAM

ELECTROCAUTERY

Received Mar 16, 2004 · Event occurred Mar 5, 2004

Report 5124745 · MDR key 5124745

Device

Generic name

None

Manufacturer

Valley Lab

Model number

F95

Product problems

  • Cautery
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

9 YR

  • Burn(s)
  • Tissue Damage

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING TONSILLECTOMY FLAMES IGNITED IN (B)(6) FEMALE MOUTH. FLAMES IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED. BURNS INSIDE MOUTH WERE NOT EXTENSIVE BUT INCLUDED INNER LEFT CHECK, LEFT SIDE OF TONGUE, AND TIP OF TONGUE, AND ONE SPOT ON THE UVULA. CASE WAS COMPLETED AND PT TRANSFERRED.