MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE; ELECTRODE, ELECTROSURGICAL, ACTIVE, UROLOGICAL

Model Number WA22302D

Device Problem Naturally Worn (2988)

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

Event Date 11/06/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the evaluation found the electrode was broken and not fused, during output, the electrode unexpectedly came into contact with other (metal) instruments, there were foreign objects and impurities attached to the surface of the loop, the liquid surface area in contact with the loop was relatively small, and repeated cutting of the electrodes lead to wear.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus, the high frequency-resection electrode, loop, was worn out on the distal end.The issue was found during a therapeutic, electroresection of the prostate.The procedure was completed with a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.

• Brand Name: HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: ELECTRODE, ELECTROSURGICAL, ACTIVE, UROLOGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, deutschland 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18216577
• MDR Text Key: 329124594
• Report Number: 9610773-2023-03394
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14042761051665
• UDI-Public: 14042761051665
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K120418
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/28/2023

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: WA22302D
• Device Lot Number: 1000122980
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/13/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/07/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2023
• 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