FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

PERFECTEMP

MDR report key: 402271 · Received June 28, 2002

Report

Report Number
1030322-2002-00008
Event Type
Other
Date Received
June 28, 2002
Report Date
June 13, 2002
Manufacturer
AARON MEDICAL INDUSTRIES
Product Code
GEI
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
PA, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING DUAL SURGICAL PROCEDURE DOCTOR ATTEMPTED TO USE CAUTERY TO REMOVE A LESION ON PATIENT'S EYELID. THE PATIENT WAS RECEIVING SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN VIA MASK. WHEN THE DOCTOR ACTIVATED THE CAUTERY THE DRAPE AND 4/4 IGNITED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE ASSISTING NURSE REACTED IMMEDIATELY REMOVING THE BURNING DRAPE AND 4X4 AND STOMPING OUT THE FLAMES PREVENTING ANY INJURIES.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 PERFECTEMP HIGH TEMPERATURE FINE TIP CAUTERY GEI AARON MEDICAL INDUSTRIES 0231 0201-3

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 * Required Intervention