MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE, 45° NEEDLE, 24-28 FR., 12° AND 30°

Model Number	WA22355C
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, the hf-resection electrode's loop at the tip was broken.The issue occurred during preparation for a therapeutic transurethral resection of the prostate.The procedure was completed with a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
To date, the device has not been returned to olympus for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if additional information is provided by the user facility.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of 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.It has been over 1 years since the subject device was manufactured.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the customer's allegation that the electrode's loop at the tip was broken was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, it was likely that the event was caused by improper handling and application of excessive force.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: HF-RESECTION ELECTRODE, 45° NEEDLE, 24-28 FR., 12° AND 30°
• Common Device Name: 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
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18605570
• Report Number: 9610773-2024-00286
• Device Sequence Number: 2722782
• Product Code: FAS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14042761030615
• UDI-Public: 14042761030615
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120418
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/02/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WA22355C
• Device Lot Number: 1000108347
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/02/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ESG400 AND WA22367A
• Patient Sex: Unknown