MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE KD-655

Model Number	KD-655L
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/18/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the customer's allegation was confirmed.The device evaluation found the incision knife was discolored, blackened, partially melted and deformed.Based on the remaining length of the knife, it was considered that the knife was not broken but melted and deformed by electric discharge, and there was no loss of the knife.No other abnormality was found in the insertion part, etc., that could lead to the point of view.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Although a definitive root cause of the electrosurgical knife broke could not be determined, likely factors causing the defect could have been the following: a likely cause of the damage of the cutting knife might be the following: 1)due to the factor described below, spark discharge between the tissue and the cutting knife occurred during output activation.·the output setting for activation was too high ·the electrosurgical unit was used in the coagulation mode.·the output activation time was too long.2)spark discharge occurred, and the part of the cutting knife became hot instantly.As a result, the strength of the cutting knife decreased.3)during tissue incision, a load was applied to the cutting knife which has the reduced strength.This might have caused the cutting knife to break.The customer may be able to reduce and prevent occurrence of the event by handling device in accordance with the following ifu: during treatment, always ensure that the slider slides on the handle smoothly and that the electrosurgical knife observed in the endoscopic image is normal.Should deformation or break of the cutting knife be detected during use, immediately shut off the power supply, discontinue the procedure, pull the slider and withdraw the endoscope from the patient with the cutting knife retreated in the coated outer tube.Do not continue using an abnormal electrosurgical knife to prevent perforation or bleeding.If the cutting knife is detached, be sure to collect it using a grasping forceps.Do not activate output if floating from the tissue to be incised without aspirating mucus or other liquid, or if the contact length between the tissue and the cutting knife is too short, spark discharge is likely to occur, which may break the cutting knife.Do not activate output if the debris or tissue is attached to the cutting knife.If the debris or tissue is still attached to the cutting knife, withdraw this electrosurgical knife from the endoscope for wiping the debris or tissue away with lint-free cloths be careful not to use excessive force when removing tissue attached to the cutting knife.When the distal end is subjected to excessive force, for example, when forcibly scraping the cutting knife with tweezers, etc.Or when extending and retracting the cutting knife abruptly and continuously, it may break the cutting knife.Always operate the electrosurgical unit at the minimum output level and for the minimum time necessary to successfully complete the procedures.An excessive output level and time may result in patient injury, such as perforation, bleeding, or mucous membrane damage.Application of high-voltage waveforms for extended periods increases the likelihood that the cutting knife may break.When a high-voltage waveform has to be used, minimize the duration of current application.-electrosurgical unit: voltage intensities of various waveforms, soft coagulation < cut / pulse cut < forced coagulation if additional information becomes available at a later date, this report will be supplemented.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, the electrosurgical knife broke when high frequency was applied several times during a esd (endoscopic submucosal dissection).The procedure was completed and there were no reports of patient harm or injury.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE KD-655
• Common Device Name: SINGLE USE ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18838313
• Report Number: 9614641-2024-00570
• Device Sequence Number: 7485886
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170405624
• UDI-Public: 04953170405624
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171158
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/05/2024

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: KD-655L
• Device Lot Number: 11K
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/23/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2021
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown