| Model Number |
MLE-24-012 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/10/2023
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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 the cutting loop wire loop was breaking through the insulation before breaking altogether.The issue was found during an unidentified procedure which was completed with a similar device.The device was returned for evaluation.During the device evaluation, mishandling of the device leading to the break was found which constitutes a reportable malfunction.There were no reports of patient harm.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned to olympus for evaluation, and the customer's allegation was confirmed.The investigation is ongoing and follow-up with the user facility is currently being performed.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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Updated: h4, h6, h10 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 reported broken cutting loop wire was confirmed.A root cause could not be determined, however, the issue was likely due to user handling.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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