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CLASSIC SERIES¿ REUSABLE ACTIVE CORD FOR BOVIE¿/VALLEYLAB CONNECTION

Received Oct 27, 2017 · Event occurred Aug 17, 2017

Report 6984999 · MDR key 6984999

Device

Generic name

Electrode, Electrosurgical, Active, Urological

Manufacturer

Gyrus Acmi, Inc.

Model number

C650-129A

Catalog number

C650-129A

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Fire

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

BUGBEE CORD AND BOVIE 10138 DUE TO BUGBEE CORD CATCHING FIRE WHILE IN SURGEON'S HAND; EXTINGUISHED WITH STERILE WATER AND BOVIE UNPLUGGED; SURGEON'S GOWN WITH VISIBLE HOLE NOTED; CHARGE NURSE AND ENGINEERING NOTIFIED.