MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-A DIVISION OF STRYKER CORP ROCKER-SWITCH SMOKE EVAC PENCIL, COATED; ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING AND COAGULATION DEVICE AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	0703047000
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn (2696)
Date of Event	03/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Note: the customer reported that two devices were used, and it was not possible to determine which device caused the patient burn.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hysterectomy procedure at the user facility, the electrosurgical pencil became very hot and caused a burn to the patient¿s skin.It was reported that the burn was assessed as third to fourth degree due to the depth of tissue involvement.It was further reported that the event required medical intervention.Affected skin and underlying adipose tissue were removed, additional antibiotics were administered, and the burn measured approximately 8.5 cm by 2.5 cm.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the quality investigation is complete.
Event or Problem Description
No new information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: adding related report number.
Event or Problem Description
Based on the additional information from the sales rep we are unable to determine which device caused the injury.

• Brand Name: ROCKER-SWITCH SMOKE EVAC PENCIL, COATED
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING AND COAGULATION DEVICE AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-A DIVISION OF STRYKER CORP; 1941 stryker way; portage MI 49002
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-IRELAND; instruments division; carrigtwohill bus. & tech park; carrigtwohill NA ; EI NA
• Manufacturer Contact: kelsey barla ; instruments division; carrigtwohill bus. & tech park; carrigtwohill NA ; EI NA ; 214532900
• MDR Report Key: 24688255
• Report Number: 3015967359-2026-00193
• Device Sequence Number: 15866362
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327117189
• UDI-Public: (01)07613327117189(17)280908(10)86731611
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143145
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/09/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0703047000
• Device Lot Number: 86731611
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/01/2026; 07/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2026; 07/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown