MalfunctionFFZ
MONOPOLAR CORD CABLE
Received Dec 29, 2016 · Event occurred Nov 17, 2016
Report 6213530 · MDR key 6213530
Product problems
- Break
- Material Separation
- Sparking
Patient
72 YR
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE SURGEON WAS USING A BUGBEE MONOPOLAR INSTRUMENT THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BOVIE MACHINE WITH A CABLE. DURING USE, THE TIP OF THE CORD THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BOVIE MACHINE SPARKED AND THE CORD BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. A SECOND CORD WAS OPENED AND THE VESSEL WAS SEALED OFF WITHOUT PROBLEMS.