MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH HF-CABLE; RESECTION ELECTRODE LOOPS AND BANDS

Model Number WA00013A

Device Problem Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)

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

Event Date 08/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus that the hf-cable had an er08 and an open circuit.The event occurred during a procedure.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 was a damaged cable.This mdr (medical device report) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during the device evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned and evaluated, and the customer¿s allegation was confirmed.In addition to the damaged cable, additional findings were as follows: appearance of the cable was normal without obvious distortion and deformation; contact pin of the connector was normal; and when measuring with a multimeter, one of the interface ends was disconnected.The investigation is ongoing, and a supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided.

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 was unable to be identified.The event likely occurred due to age-related wear and tear in connection with improper handling by the user.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: HF-CABLE
• Type of Device: RESECTION ELECTRODE LOOPS AND BANDS
• 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: 17798781
• MDR Text Key: 324038392
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-02668
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K100275
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/13/2024

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: WA00013A
• Device Lot Number: 21430
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/01/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/04/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/22/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/10/2021
• 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