| Model Number |
WA47706S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/22/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The evaluation of the event is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the resection electrode's plasma loop bent.The issue occurred during a therapeutic transurethral resection of the prostate.The intended procedure was completed.There were no reports of patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 year since the subject device was manufactured.A definitive root cause was not identified, however based on the results of the investigation, however, the probable cause of the malfunction was likely due to user handling/mishandling.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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