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MalfunctionJOS

ENDOSCOPIC CAUTERY CORD

Received Jan 17, 2019 · Event occurred Oct 15, 2018

Report 8256356 · MDR key 8256356

Device

Generic name

Electrode, Electrosurgical

Model number

82306

Catalog number

823.06

Product problems

  • Break
  • Sparking

Patient

Not reported

  • No Information
  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ASKED TO INCREASE THE CAUTERY FROM 30 TO 40. IT STILL DID NOT WORK, THEN ASKED TO INCREASE TO 60. THERE WAS A QUICK SPARK AND THE CORD BROKE IN HALF. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR ENDOSCOPIC CAUTERY CORD, (BRAND NOT PROVIDED) (PER SITE REPORTER). MANUFACTURER IS WORKING WITH OUR BIOMED STAFF AND LEADERSHIP.