MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP", LOOP, MEDIUM, 24 FR., 12°-30°, ESG TCRIS; ELECTRODE, ELECTROSURGICAL, ACTIVE, UROLOGICAL

Model Number WA47706S

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 09/18/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

During a therapeutic hysteroscopic myomectomy, the loop on the hf-resection electrode broke off and could not be located in the resected tissue or the uterus.An x-ray and ultrasound were performed, and the broken loop could not be visualized.This added about 45 minutes of time to the procedure.The procedure was completed successfully with another loop and the patient is doing well post-op with no issues thus far.The patient was informed and told to keep an eye on a piece of metal that may come out post-procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or when additional information becomes available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and device evaluation.Additionally, to provide an update to the initial d9 and h3.The device was evaluated by olympus.The evaluation results confirmed the cutting loop wire was broken off from the distal end.Additionally, there were non-reportable (non-pae) defects noted.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the suggested event occurred due to likely improper handling/excessive force by the user.However, the root cause of the suggested event could not be identified, olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE "PLASMALOOP", LOOP, MEDIUM, 24 FR., 12°-30°, ESG TCRIS
• Type of Device: ELECTRODE, ELECTROSURGICAL, ACTIVE, UROLOGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17939063
• MDR Text Key: 325722604
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-02939
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14042761085530
• UDI-Public: 14042761085530
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K171965
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/16/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WA47706S
• Device Lot Number: 1000115480
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other