FDA Adverse Event Summary report: N

EDGE COATED ELECTRODE

MDR report key: 1945172 · Received November 22, 2010

Report

Report Number
1945172
Date Received
November 22, 2010
Date of Event
October 20, 2010
Report Date
November 22, 2010
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN VALLEYLAB
Product Code
GEI
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
KY, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

SUPERFICIAL BURN NOTED AT LEFT ORAL COMMISSURE AFTER PROCEDURE.======================HEALTH PROFESSIONAL'S IMPRESSION======================UNKNOWN- NO SMOKE OR SPARK NOTED.======================MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR ELECTROSURGICAL HANDPIECE, INSULTATED COATED TIP AND PENCIL======================WE ASKED COVDIEN TO COME AND DISCUSS ELECTROSURGICAL EQUIPMENT USAGE. WE WANTED TO LOOK FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 EDGE COATED ELECTRODE INSULATED COATED BLADE ELECTRODE GEI COVIDIEN VALLEYLAB * 189498

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 5 YR