MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR "CELON ELITE ESG-200", B TYPE; ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM GENERATOR

Model Number WA90002A

Device Problem Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem Necrosis (1971)

Event Date 07/22/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device referenced in this report has not been returned to olympus for evaluation.The dhr for this device was reviewed and all records indicated the product was manufactured according to all applicable procedures and met final product release criteria.No abnormalities were found.A definitive root cause was not identified and the product was not returned to olympus.Based on the available information, the legal manufacturer determined the probable cause of the reported issue is likely due to user error.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of the device.This event has been reported by the importer on mdr#2429304 - 2022 - 00055.

Event Description

It was reported by an olympus territory manager, the patient's turbinate was being overtreated during a submucosal resection (smr) procedure using the electrosurgical generator.It was reported the output from the handpiece was high and the tissue experienced necrosis.The customer was advised to turn down the output of the device.The procedure was completed without delay, and there were no reports of a device malfunction.It was reported the device was inspected prior to the procedure, and no anomalies were found.Follow-up with the physician indicated the necrosis issue was noted at the first follow-up appointment after the procedure.The physician reported three (3) patients experienced necrosis of the head and mid-body of the inferior turbinate.There were allegedly no clinical symptoms, but the physician had a concern for long term empty nose syndrome.The tissue necrosis was treated with debridement and observation.The physician reported 2 devices were involved with the event: wa90002a, serial (b)(4), and wb990310, lot 1000084723.The 3 patients involved and the corresponding devices are as follows: case with patient identifier (b)(6) reports 75 year old asian male, wa90002a; case with patient identifier (b)(6) reports 75 year old asian male, wb990310; case with patient identifier (b)(6) reports 49 year old asian male, wa90002a; case with patient identifier (b)(6) reports 49 year old asian male, wb990310; case with patient identifier (b)(6) reports 52 year old white female, wa90002a; case with patient identifier (b)(6) reports 52 year old white female, wb990310.

• Brand Name: ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR "CELON ELITE ESG-200", B TYPE
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel wladow ; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045 ; 4940669662
• MDR Report Key: 15414577
• MDR Text Key: 299833585
• Report Number: 9610773-2022-00398
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761082969
• UDI-Public: 04042761082969
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K160639
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WA90002A
• Device Catalogue Number: WA90002A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/14/2022
• 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
• Treatment: WB990310, LOT 1000084723
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Race: White