FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

KARL STORZ

MDR report key: 462182 · Received May 23, 2003

Report

Report Number
MW1028494
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 23, 2003
Date of Event
February 19, 2003
Report Date
May 5, 2003
Manufacturer
KARL STORZ
Product Code
FBJ
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
IA, US
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING RESECTIONING OF THE PROSTATE, THE STORZ CAUTERY CORD EXPLODED AND GAVE A FLASH OF ELECTRICAL CHARGE. THE CORD CUT ITSELF IN HALF. NO INJURY INCURRED BY PT OR DR.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 KARL STORZ HIGH FREQUENCY CORD FBJ KARL STORZ 277KB LK

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 82 YR Other