MalfunctionJOS
KNIFE ELECTRODE
Received May 4, 2017 · Event occurred Sep 9, 2016
Report 6544350 · MDR key 6544350
Device
Product problems
- Device Inoperable
Patient
73 YR
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING A TRANSURETHRAL PROSTATE RESECTION AND CYSTOLITHOLAPAXY THE DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE IN THE WORKING CONTINUOUS FLOW SCOPE WAS NOT CAUTERIZING WHEN ACTIVATED. THE KNIFE AND LOOP ELECTRODE WERE BOTH USED AND NEITHER WERE WORKING PROPERLY. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.