InjuryFFZ
LIGHT CABLE
Received Jan 15, 2007 · Event occurred Dec 11, 2006
Report 809894 · MDR key 809894
Device
Generic name
Light Cable
Manufacturer
Stryker Endoscopy San JoseModel number
UNKCatalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Hole In Material
- Unit inactivated
Patient
YR
- Burn(s)
- Burn, Thermal
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AT THE END OF THE PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN HANDED THE SCOPE TO THE SCRUB TECH AND ASKED FOR THE LIGHT TO BE TURNED OFF. THE LIGHT CORD WAS PUT DOWN ON THE DRAPE. MOMENTS LATER A BLACK HOLE IN THE DRAPE WAS NOTICED. THE DRAPE WAS REMOVED AND THE PT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BURN ON THE LOWER LIP. THE HOSP IS NOT SURE IF THE LIGHT CORD IS A STRYKER CABLE OR ONE MFG BY SPECTRUM SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OR RICHARD WOLF.