MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH OUTER SHEATH, 8.5 MM / 26 FR., 2 STOPCOCKS, ROTATABLE; ENDOSCOPE SHEATH, REUSABLE

Model Number A42021A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

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

Event Date 05/18/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus that an electrical failure occurred and no image during the hysteroscopic myomectomy and the same problem occurred after replacing all the combined devices causing a 30-minute delay in surgery and 30 minutes extended anesthesia time.There were no error messages.The procedure was completed using other urological products.The event did not affect the diagnostic or treatment outcome.There were no reports of patient harm.This event requires 12 reports.Related patient identifiers for the first combination of devices used are as follows: (b)(6) (wa00014a / hf-cable, bipolar) (b)(6) (wa00014a / hf-cable, bipolar) (b)(6) (a42011a / resection sheath, 8 mm, for 8.5 mm/26 fr.Outer sheath, abs) (b)(6) (a42021a / outer sheath, 8.5 mm / 26 fr., 2 stopcocks, rotatable) (b)(6) (wa22366a /working element, active, for resection in saline) (b)(6) (wb50402w / foot switch, double, for, esg-400).Related patient identifiers for the second combination of devices used: (b)(6) (wb50402w / foot switch, double, for, esg-400) (b)(6) (wa22366a / working element, active, for resection in saline) (b)(6) (a42011a / resection sheath, 8 mm, for 8.5 mm/26 fr.Outer sheath, abs) (b)(6) (a42021a /outer sheath, 8.5 mm / 26 fr., 2 stopcocks, rotatable) (b)(6) (wa00014a / hf-cable, bipolar) (b)(6) (wa00014a /hf-cable, bipolar).This medwatch report is for patient identifier: (b)(6).

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and device evaluation with correction to the initial with information inadvertently left out.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's complaint/reportable malfunction was not confirmed.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 possible the suggested event occurred due to dirt adhering to the electrodes impairing conduction, a temporary poor connection of the device, an abnormality in the high-frequency power supply.However, the root cause could not be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

Event Description

The customer confirmed the procedure was therapeutic.It is unknown if the reported problem affect the diagnostic or therapeutic outcome of the procedure or if there were any adverse health effects to the patient attributed to the delay.It is unknown if the patient was discharged as planned or if the hospital say was extended due to the procedural delay.

• Brand Name: OUTER SHEATH, 8.5 MM / 26 FR., 2 STOPCOCKS, ROTATABLE
• Type of Device: ENDOSCOPE SHEATH, REUSABLE
• 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: 17371127
• MDR Text Key: 319673612
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-01939
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761023665
• UDI-Public: 04042761023665
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K897003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A42021A
• Device Catalogue Number: A42021A
• Device Lot Number: 20X04-0010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/22/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/21/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/05/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2020
• 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
• Treatment: (A42011A / RESECTION SHEATH, 8 MM, ABS); (WA00014A / HF-CABLE, BIPOLAR); (WA00014A / HF-CABLE, BIPOLAR); (WA22366A /WORKING ELEMENT); WB50402W / FOOT SWITCH, DOUBLE, FOR, ESG-400)
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: Asian