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

Model Number WB91051W

Device Problems Crack (1135); Intermittent Loss of Power (4016)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus that the hf unit "esg-400" had a startup problem.The device was returned for evaluation and during the evaluation the following reportable malfunction was found: there was an e433 error log as the power switch is worn and would not stay in the on position.The generator board was old, the front panel and touchscreen damaged and cracked as well.There were no reports of patient harm.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation, and the customer¿s allegation was confirmed.The evaluation found the following reportable issues: there was an e433 error log as the power switch is worn and would not stay in the on position.The generator board was old, the front panel and touchscreen damaged and cracked as well.The investigation is ongoing and a supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.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, the root cause of the event could not be determined although it can be presumed it was due to a defective component on the generator board.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18223073
• MDR Text Key: 329352587
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-03408
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761076838
• UDI-Public: 04042761076838
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NO
• PMA/PMN Number: K203682
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/03/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/28/2023
• 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: 11/21/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/13/2015
• 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