FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

CONMED ESU HANDPIECE CAT # 130307

MDR report key: 110856 · Received August 6, 1997

Report

Report Number
110856
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 6, 1997
Date of Event
May 12, 1997
Report Date
May 12, 1997
Manufacturer
CONMED CORP.
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
NV, US
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING A PROCEDURE TO EXCISE THE FAT PAD FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF THE LEFT LOWER EYELID, A SPARK FROM THE CAUTERY IGNITED THE LEFT UPPER EYELASHES. NASAL O2 WAS IN USE UNDER THE OPTHALDRAPE DURING THE PROCEDURE. SPOKE WITH DOCTOR, ON 5/14/97. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM THE INCIDENT, AND NO FURTHER ACTION OR TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 CONMED ESU HANDPIECE CAT # 130307 HAND CONTROL PENCIL LOT # J97070 GEI CONMED CORP. * J97070

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 85 YR Other