MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE, LOOP, 24 FR., 0.2 WIRE, MEDIUM, 12°

Model Number WA22302D

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 03/26/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported, the patient underwent transcervical resection of septum (tcrs) of the uterine mediastinum under anesthesia and at the end of the operation, the resection loop was broken and fell into the uterine cavity.The broken electrocautery loop was immediately removed with forceps.The surgery was not delayed and the patient was not impacted.The patient was discharged the next day.

Manufacturer Narrative

The evaluation of the event is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE, LOOP, 24 FR., 0.2 WIRE, MEDIUM, 12°
• Type of Device: HF-RESECTION 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: 19176346
• MDR Text Key: 340971643
• Report Number: 9610773-2024-01099
• 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: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/24/2024

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: WA22302D
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/03/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention