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It was reported that "we have complaints from our docs about the cautery pens that are in the device packs.They are not adequately cutting and cauterizing tissue during surgical cases.I was present for cases today and witnessed the issue on 3 of the 3 procedures i was watching." there were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.
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