| Model Number |
714941 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/22/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported to olympus that the bipolar resection loop broke while being used inside the patient.The issue occurred during the therapeutic procedure (turp - transurethral resection of the prostate), there was no delay, and the procedure was completed with a similar device.The fragment fell into the device (not the patient) and there was no patient harm associated with the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was reportedly discarded and not expected to be returned for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing, and a supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The initial medwatch incorrectly reported the site registration number.The site registration number is (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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