MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH BERLIN FACILITY ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR "ESG-410"

Model Number WA91307W

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

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

Event Date 02/23/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

To date, the device has not been returned.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported, the electrosurgical generator "esg-410" exhibited a burn mark on patient.The issue occurred during an unspecified procedure and the procedure was completed using the same set of equipment.There were no reports of patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Additionally, the following fields were updated: d9, h3 and h6.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 2 years since the subject device was manufactured.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and there were no malfunctions identified.The legal manufacturer reviewed images provided by the customer which showed the non-split neutral electrode type used during the procedure, and the patient burn where the neutral electrode had been.Where the electrode had been was not completely free of hair (on an unshaven chest).Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the reported issue occurred due to a user error.The occurrence of burns in the area of the neutral electrode can occur from monopolar applications.In most cases, these burns are caused by the following: - an incorrectly affixed electrode.- improper preparation of the respective skin area (remaining hair).- residues of disinfectant are located between skin and neutral electrode.- mechanical pressure is exerted on a certain point of the affixed neutral electrode during activation.Such user errors will result in an increased current density which may have a thermal effect on the adjacent skin and lead to burns.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR "ESG-410"
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR "ESG-410"
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH BERLIN FACILITY; rheinstrasse 8; teltow, brandenburg 14513 ; GM 14513
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH BERLIN FACILITY; rheinstrasse 8; teltow, brandenburg
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18886297
• MDR Text Key: 337444939
• Report Number: 3003724334-2024-00032
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761086332
• UDI-Public: 04042761086332
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: LH
• PMA/PMN Number: K203277
• 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: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/12/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WA91307W
• 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: 04/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2022
• 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