MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOVIE MEDICAL CORP. BOVIE MEDICAL; CAUTERY

Model Number	AA01
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The complainant alleges, "bovie was used on a pt's finger nail today.Two of them break mid procedure.They a both the same lot number".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Awaiting additional information and/or return of the reported device to complete the investigation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
After multiple follow-up communication attempts, the customer has stated they have none of the requested information and want the complaint to be closed.Complaint was unable to be confirmed.True root cause is unable to be determined with accuracy at this time.If additional information is obtained that is pertinent to the investigation or provides additional details a follow-up report will be provided.Until such time, this can be seen as the final report.
Event or Problem Description
The complainant alleges, "bovie was used on a pt's finger nail today.Two of them break mid procedure.They a both the same lot number".

• Brand Name: BOVIE MEDICAL
• Common Device Name: CAUTERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOVIE MEDICAL CORP.; 5115 ulmerton road; clearwater FL 33760
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOVIE MEDICAL CORP.; 5115 ulmerton road; clearwater FL 33760
• Manufacturer Contact: steven fox ; 3034 owen drive; antioch, TN 37013
• MDR Report Key: 19533430
• Report Number: 3007208013-2024-00026
• Device Sequence Number: 15340936
• Product Code: HQP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00607151011017
• UDI-Public: 00607151011017
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121441
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: AA01
• Device Lot Number: 1023Z
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown