It was reported that the tip of the covidien cautery device caught on fire during an unidentified procedure.The settings and use of the covidien cautery device at the time of the incident are unknown.The settings and the type of generator used at the time of the incident are unknown.No impact or adverse effect to the patient, to the procedure, or to a staff member was reported to the procedure pack manufacturer.A sample cautery device and extender tip was returned to the pack manufacturer.Upon inspection of the component there was no noted damage on the sample received other than a slightly charred tip extender.A root cause for the reported incident could not be determined by the procedure pack manufacturer.Covidien was notified of the reported incident by the procedure pack manufacturer.Due to the reported fire, and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If additional relevant information becomes available a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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