It is reported during a transurethral resection of the prostate (turp) using a wa22067a passive working element, an a22043a 28fr resection sheath, an a0393 monopolar high frequency (hf) cable, an a22087a 28fr deflecting tip obturator, and an a22052a rotatable luer-lock irrigation port, the grounding pad was not placed properly on the patients leg and the patient experienced a serious burn.The burn occurred during the procedure as the urologist activated the electrode to resect prostate tissue.The procedure was cancelled due to the burn.It is not known what intervention was required to treat the burn.Additional details regarding the patient and event have been requested.At this time, no additional information has been provided.(b)(6) reports the wa22067a.(b)(6) reports the a0393.(b)(6) reports the a22087a.(b)(6) reports the a22052a.(b)(6) reports the a22043a.
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