MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH HF UNIT "ESG-400"; ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR ESG-400

Model Number WB91051W

Device Problem Output Problem (3005)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/15/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

E1: (b)(6).The device was returned and the evaluation found that the software was recommended to be updated for compatibility purposes, the device needs a low voltage differential signaling cable upgrade to prevent further errors, and the serial number label was missing on the panel.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported, that the electrosurgical generator had an e433 error.The issue was found during preparation for use and delayed the procedure by 10-15 minutes but was completed nevertheless.There were no reports of patient harm.

• Brand Name: HF UNIT "ESG-400"
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR ESG-400
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18822543
• MDR Text Key: 337636470
• Report Number: 9610773-2024-00588
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761076838
• UDI-Public: 04042761076838
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K203682
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/01/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WB91051W
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/28/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1