title: Hazard report. Internal wire breakage in reusable electrosurgical active electrode cables may cause sparking and surgical fires.
abstract: Breaks in the internal wires of reusable electrosurgical active electrode cables can increase the risk of injuries and surgical fires. Careful visual and manual inspection during reprocessing and immediately before use, coupled with periodic replacement, can help limit the risk.
mesh_terms: D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005390:Fires; D006801:Humans