| Model Number |
WA22366A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Urethral Stenosis/Stricture (4501)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Hold for kh 11/28 the patients experienced consecutive urethral strictures after transurethral resection in saline (turis) procedures in which the working element (wa22366a) and 24fr resection sheath (a22041a) were used in combination.The procedure was completed using the same device and no additional medical treatment or surgical intervention was required.The physician opinion is that either the handle or the sheath was the cause.Related patient identifiers: (b)(6) working element, active, for resection in saline (wa22366a / 147w0080).(b)(6) working element, active, for resection in saline (wa22366a / 147w0080).(b)(6) resection sheath, 24 fr.(a22041a / 147w0083).(b)(6) resection sheath, 24 fr.(a22041a / 147w0083).This medwatch is for patient identifier (b)(6).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned for evaluation and the customers allegation could not be confirmed.No external abnormalities were found.The sheath, electrode, and reflux sheath were all assembled, and no abnormalities were found.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or when additional information becomes available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, the subject device meets specification and a specific root cause of the reported event could not be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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