It was reported by the olympus sales representative present during a transurethral resection of the prostate (turp), the patient died on the operating table.It was noted the patient experienced heart rate complications approximately three fourths of the way through the procedure.No allegation of device malfunction has been reported.Although requested, additional information has not been received.The device was not returned to olympus for evaluation.The cause of the reported event cannot be determined.If additional information becomes available at a later time, this report will be supplemented.Brand name: hf-resection electrode "plasma-ovalbutton", button, oval, 24 fr., 12°-30°, esg turis.
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