FDA Adverse Event
Injury
Summary report: N
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MDR report key: 530332
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Received May 21, 2004
Report
- Report Number
- 530332
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- May 21, 2004
- Date of Event
- May 10, 2004
- Report Date
- May 20, 2004
- Manufacturer
- OLSEN MEDICAL
- Product Code
- GEI
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- User Facility report
- Reporter Location
- NC, US
- Reporter Occupation
- RISK MANAGER
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
THE PT WITH LEFT MAXILLARY SINUS MUCOEPIDERMOID CARCINOMA UNDERWENT A MAXILLECTOMY AND SPLIT THICKNESS GRAFT. DURING THE SURGERY THE PT SUSTAINED A FULL THICKNESS BURN TO THE LEFT UPPER LIP FROM THE BIPOLAR CAUTERY THAT WAS BEING USED. THE PT WILL REQUIRE PLASTIC SURGERY TO REPAIR THE DEFECT IN THE LIP. THE EQUIPMENT IS UNDERGOING EVAL AT THIS TIME.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | * | BIPOLAR FORCEPS | GEI | OLSEN MEDICAL | * | 113828 | |
| 2 | SABRE 2400 | ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT | GEI | CONMED ELECTROSURGERY | 60-5600-002 | * | |
| 3 | * | DISPOSABLE BIPOLAR CORD | GEI | CONMED ELECTROSURGERY | * | 040107-1 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 YR | Life Threatening| O| R | BIPOLAR FORCEPS, CORD AND ESU. |