| Catalog Number |
139110EXT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Sparking (2595)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Superficial (First Degree) Burn (2685)
|
| Date of Event |
05/09/2025
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
The customer reported that the device, 139110ext, accessory electrode coated blade w/extended insulation was being used on 9may25 and ¿while cauterizing, the doctor experienced a spark through the distal, insulated portion of the 6¿ coated blade with extended insulation bovie tip which caused a superficial thermal injury to the patient.¿ the procedure was completed with a megadine bovie tip and there was a 2-hour delay.There was no report of medical/surgical intervention or prolonged hospitalization for the patient.A good faith effort was completed to obtain more information; however, no response has been received to date.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
Neither the device nor photographic evidence was provided.Therefore, the reported event cannot be verified.A two-year lot history review shows a total of 2 devices for this lot number and failure mode.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 14 reports, regarding 14 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame 9,037,324 devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be 0.000002.Per the instructions for use, the user is advised the following: inspect and test each device before each use.Keep active accessory away from the patient when not in use.An accessory holster may be used to hold active accessories safely.Improper electrode installation may result in injury to the patient or operating room personnel by arcing at the pencil/electrode connection.Use lowest possible power setting on the associated electrosurgical unit capable of achieving desired surgical effect.Activation time should be as short as possible.Never allow the associated accessories connected to these devices to be in contact with skin of the patient or operator except during intended activations.Always place unused associated electrosurgical accessories in a safe insulated location such as a holster when not in use.We will continue to monitor per regulatory requirements to help ensure patient safety.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
The device is not expected to be returned for evaluation and review.However, the complaint investigation is not complete at this time.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor per regulatory requirements to help ensure patient safety.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
The customer reported that the device, 139110ext, accessory electrode coated blade w/extended insulation was being used on (b)(6) 2025 and ¿while cauterizing, the doctor experienced a spark through the distal, insulated portion of the 6¿ coated blade with extended insulation bovie tip which caused a superficial thermal injury to the patient.¿ the procedure was completed with a megadine bovie tip and there was a 2-hour delay.There was no report of medical/surgical intervention or prolonged hospitalization for the patient.A good faith effort was completed to obtain more information; however, no response has been received to date.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|