MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE

Model Number WA22507D

Device Problem Failure to Clean Adequately (4048)

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

Event Date 06/04/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned and evaluated, and the customer¿s allegation was confirmed.An additional finding of organic residues on the loop was also found.There were no additional findings.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 was unable to be identified; however, the event most likely occurred due to improper handling by user.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.D1 - brand name - hf-resection electrode, loop, 24 fr., 0.2 wire, large, 30°, sterile, single use, 12 pcs., for turis.

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus that during preparation for use the hf-resection electrode, loop, 24 fr., 0.2 wire, large, 30°, sterile, single use, 12 pcs., for turis handle twisted as soon as the package was opened.The procedure was finished with a similar device.There was no patient harm associated with the event.The device was evaluated, and it was found that there were organic residues on the loop.This mdr (medical device report) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during the device evaluation.

• Brand Name: HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: ELECTRODE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 17730342
• MDR Text Key: 323198653
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-02541
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14042761068236
• UDI-Public: 14042761068236
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K100275
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WA22507D
• Device Lot Number: 1000105654
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/27/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/23/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/24/2022
• 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