According to the facility on (b)(6) 2023 "while performing a breast augmentation the handpiece was leaving small burns on the patient's skin where the tip was not touching".Per the facility they were not aware where the burns came from "until the bovie was activated again and we saw a spark come from the junction where the tip was connected to the handpiece".Per the facility the wound on the patient's left breast was dressed with antibiotic ointment.No additional information is available at this time.The sample was requested for evaluation.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur.In an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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