MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE

Model Number KD-611L

Device Problems Break (1069); Crack (1135); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 03/01/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

During device evaluation at olympus, it was found the tip was detached., cracked, and partially melted and deformed.The area near the knife electrode was charred with foreign matter adhering to it.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over three years since the subject device was manufactured.Although a definitive root cause of the tip detachment could not be determined, likely factors causing the defect could have been the following: 1.Due to the factor described below, spark discharge between the tissue and the electrode occurred during output activation.The high-frequency output was set too high.The output setting for activation was too high.The electrosurgical unit was used in the coagulation mode.The output activation time was too long.The length of contact between the tissue and the electrode was short.2.High heat caused by spark discharge was locally applied to the tip and the electrode.This caused the adhesive strength of the adhesive agent which affixes the cutting knife and the tip to decrease.3.A force to cut the tissue was applied to the tip.Due to the description stated above 2, the adhesive strength of the adhesive agent decreased causing the tip.The customer may be able to reduce and prevent occurrence of the event by handling device in accordance with the following ifu: "when the electrosurgical unit is used in the coagulation mode, crack/detachment of the tip and the electrode or deformation/break of the cutting knife could occur, for example when the high-frequency output is set too high or the length of the contact between the cutting knife and tissue is too short.During treatment, always ensure that the slider slides on the handle smoothly and that the electrosurgical knife observed in the endoscopic image is normal.Should cracks or detachment of the tip or deformation/break of the cutting knife be detected during use, immediately shut off the power supply, discontinue the procedure, pull the slider and withdraw the endoscope from the patient with the cutting knife retreated in the insertion portion of this instrument.Do not continue using an abnormal electrosurgical knife to prevent perforation or hemorrhages.If the tip or cutting knife is detached be sure to collect it using grasping forceps.Aspirate fluids such as mucus that adhere to the electrode and/or the cutting knife, outer sheath and body cavity tissues.Patient injury such as punctures, hemorrhages, mucous membrane damage and thermal injury of tissue could result if output is activated when in contact with these adhering fluids.When current is discharged while the cutting knife is being separated from the mucosa under wet situation, it may break the cutting knife or crack the tip.Always operate the electrosurgical unit at the minimum output level and for the minimum time necessary to successfully complete the procedures.Excessive output level and time may result in patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.Application of high-voltage waveforms for extended periods increase the likelihood that it may break the cutting knife or crack the tip.When a high-voltage waveform has to be used, minimize the duration of current application.Be careful not to use excessive force when removing tissue attached to the cutting knife.When the tip is subjected to excessive force, for example, when scraping with excessive force the cutting knife by tweezers,etc.Or when extending and retracting the cutting knife abruptly and continuously, it may break the cutting knife or crack the tip.Do not insert the instrument into the endoscope, if the cutting knife is not completely retracted into the outer sheath.The distal end of the insertion portion may extend from the distal end of the endoscope abruptly.This could cause patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.It may also damage the endoscope and/or instrument.If resistance is encountered during insertion, do not force the instrument.Reduce the angulation until the instrument passes smoothly.Forcing the instrument could cause patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.Do not insert the instrument by force while the endoscope is angulated tightly.Otherwise, it may damage the endoscope and/or crack the tip." if additional information becomes available at a later date, this report will be supplemented.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.

Event Description

It was reported during a therapeutic endoscopic mucosal dissection (esd) procedure of the stomach, the ball tip of the single use electrosurgical knife fell into the stomach.The fallen pieces were collected with a forceps.The device was replaced and the procedure was completed.There was no reported patient impact.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE
• Type of Device: SINGLE USE ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 19015115
• MDR Text Key: 339083311
• Report Number: 9614641-2024-00809
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170225963
• UDI-Public: 04953170225963
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K092309
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/01/2024

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: KD-611L
• Device Lot Number: 08K
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/05/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/03/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2020
• 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
• Treatment: ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT ERBE VIO 3 (NON-OLYMPUS)
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention